Prevention, Retention And Contingency (PRC) - Relocation Assistance | Portage County Department Of Job And Family Services

Barrier Free Restrooms|Wheelchair Accessible Building (ramps & main entrance doors).

- Serves families in Portage County who are victims of domestic violence. In addition, household must have at least one (1) child age 18 and under (or through 19 if the child is still in high school), pregnant women (from conception to delivery), or (in certain cases) be the non-custodial father or mother. - Family must have income which is at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guideline Level. - At least one (1) member of the family must be a United States citizen or qualified alien. - Limited to applicants who are victims of domestic violence (must have protection order). - Assistance may be accessed once in a lifetime.

- Completed application form. - Proof of address. - Proof of financial need (all income which has been received by any member of the household during the previous 30 days will be considered). - Gross income, both earned and unearned, will be counted. - Verbal verification of income from the income source is permissible. - Proof of all liquid assets (verbal or written). - Other documents will vary depending on the need. This is explained on the application form, or agency will request as needed. - Will need some verification of the conditions (domestic violence victims will need verification of a protection order in place or some other means of verification). - If needed, agency will help clients pay for any required documentation that the client does not already have.

Same as site hours. - Client will receive notice of approval or denial within 30 days (often, the wait is much shorter).

None.

Call the office to request application. Application available on website.

No fee.

Portage County, Ohio