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Prevention, Retention And Contingency (PRC) - Appliances | Jefferson County Department Of Job And Family Services

125 South 5th Street, Steubenville, OH 43952

Designated Parking|Elevators|Wheelchair Accessible Building (ramps & main entrance doors).
Eligibility
  • Serves Jefferson County households with at least one child age of 18 and under (or through age 19 if the child is still in high school), pregnant women (in at least 6th month of pregnancy), and, in certain cases, the non-custodial father or mother.
  • Family must have income which is at or below 150% of the federal poverty level.
  • Assistance must be for an emergent need which, if not met, threatens the safety, health or well-being of one or more family members.
  • At least one member of the family must be a U.S. citizen or qualified alien.
  • Assistance may only be granted once in a 12-month period.
  • Client may not receive PRC assistance for the same thing three (3) years in a row. If the amount available from PRC assistance is not sufficient to meet the presenting need, PRC may not be approved. If the client has received PRC assistance through another county, the amount of assistance given will count against their $500 yearly cap.
Required documents
Bring the following documents:
  • If requested, PRC application form found on website.
  • Proof of previous 30 days of earned and unearned income (SSI, child support and so forth) for all adults in household.
  • Bank statement.
  • Photo ID.
  • Verification of income (pay stubs or in writing).
If client does not have these documents, then the client should call to see what their options are.
Hours
Monday - Friday: 8:00am to 4:00pm.
(740) 282-0961
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Languages
None.
Application process
Call the office for more information.
Fees
No fee.
Service area
Jefferson County, Ohio
Provides assistance with paying for installation and/or repair of a telephone or purchase of air conditioners, fans, washer or dryers. Maximum amount of assistance is $500.
Last assured
05/22/2025
Providing organization
Jefferson County Department Of Job And Family Services
A local government agency providing public assistance, workforce development, and other social service programs to qualified applicants of Jefferson County, Ohio.