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Prevention, Retention And Contingency (PRC) - Education Proficiency And Academic Support Services | Portage County Department Of Job And Family Services

449 South Meridian Street, 2nd Floor, Portage County Administration Building, Ravenna, OH 44266

- Serves Portage County youth age 14 through 19 (or grades 9th through 12th) in households with income 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. - Assistance available as needed. Specific qualifications by program: - Education Proficiency is available once in a 12 month period per child. - Academic Support Services: Applicant must not qualify for free lunch program.
Same as site hours. - Client will receive notice of approval or denial within 30 days (often, the wait is much shorter).
(330) 297-3750

Voice - voice | Customer Service Center

(330) 296-2273

Voice - voice | 24/7 Child and Elder Neglect and Abuse

(330) 297-3791

Voice - voice | Child Enforcement Support

(844) 640-6446

Voice - voice | Ohio Benefits Phone Line 1-844-640-OHIO

(800) 324-8680

Voice - voice | Medicaid Hotline

(800) 876-9544

Voice - voice | Customer Service Center

https://www.portagecounty-oh.gov/jfs

None.

Call the office or walk in to request application. May download application from website anytime.

No fee.

Portage County, Ohio

Description

Offers two (2) programs that provides financial assistance with education services and vocational training expenses for eligible youth. - Education Proficiency: Provides a maximum of $500 assistance to pay for additional schooling (such as summer school) in order to graduate, advance to the next grade, or pass the Proficiency test. - Academic Support Services: Provides a maximum of $500 per academic year to help pay for vocational fees, tools, and uniforms.

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Providing organization

Portage 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 Portage County, Ohio.