Provides non-recurring, emergency benefits to help families to meet basic needs and/or sustain employment, -Family Strengthening and Preservation Services Provides temporary Rental/Mortgage assistance to prevent eviction or homelessness. Provides GED Testing Fees. Other Family Strengthening and Prevention Services may be available through a referral from Protective Services division. Benefit Cap: $2,000 -Diversion/Contingency Services Provides temporary Utility Assistance with disconnect or less than 10-day supply (Electric, Natural Gas, Propane, Water & Sewer, or Fuel Oil). Benefit cap: $1,500 (no more than $750.00 for each utility) -Disaster Services Provides temporary assistance with home repair or replacement of necessary household items following a disaster such as house fire, flood, etc. Benefit cap: $2,500 -Subsidized Employment Program (SEP) Provides reimbursement to the employer for 50% of the new hire’s wages for 4 months. Now includes Tiffin City School students enrolled/placed at a work site through their BRAG program. -Vehicle Repairs Provides temporary assistance for working families when facing unexpected vehicle repair costs. Participants must be in full-time training for in-demand credential or actively working 20 hours per week. Repairs must be completed by a participating vendor. Regular vehicle maintenance is not included. Benefit cap: $2,000. -Employment and Training (Employment Readiness) Services Provides temporary assistance with Training and Employment costs such as uniforms, tools, tuition, books, mileage reimbursement, etc. First time drivers’ license training fees and drivers’ license fees. Cap determined by type of benefit: Services up to $500, or up to $6,500 for Training, or $500 max for drivers’ training and license fees. -Vehicle Fuel Assistance Provides temporary assistance toward the purchase of vehicle fuel for employment only (travel to/from worksite). Participant must be working at least 20 hours per week. Benefits issued though a Purchase Authorization (voucher) that must be used at agency approved vendor. Benefit cap: $100 per month / per person (Limited to 4 months) - Employment Retention Provides temporary incentive payments to participants to maintain continuous full-time employment (32 hours per week). Benefit payments are issued following 30 days ($300), 60 days ($500), and 120 days ($700) of continuous employment. -WrapAround Services / Service Coordination and Youth Mentoring / Afterschool Program This now includes funding to help SMYL with operating costs for TANF eligible youth enrolled in their mentoring program and Afterschool Program. Cap determined by type of benefit: Wraparound max $1,500 per family, SMYL $2,500 per enrolled youth or Afterschool Program $2,500 per enrolled youth. -Kinship Caregiver Program Provides assistance with childcare expenses for individuals meeting the ORC 5101.85 definition of “Kinship Caregiver” caring for a child in place of the child’s parents. Additional supportive services and/or Kinship Incentive Payments may also be available through a referral from the Protective Services Division.

Crisis relief services include assistance with gas for appointments.

Services offered include emergency, short-term financial assistance for gasoline for work or doctor appointments.

Provides assistance with gas, fuel oil, propane, electric bills, rent, and prescriptions if funds are available. Also offers gas cards to individuals to get to the doctor, hospital, or starting a new job.

Assists with gas, tools, uniforms and other items related to finding, securing or sustaining a job.

Provides limited one-time emergency assistance with rent, utilities, prescriptions, food, transportation and other approved needs.

Salvation Army has limited assistance, when funds are available, for emergency assistance with gasoline, after all other resources have been exhausted.

Gas vouchers may be available for those living in Prospect, OH (43342 zip code) with verified medical appointments or a verified new job where funds are limited until a first paycheck is received.

Provides a new program to help assist their clients in obtaining documents and resources, if you are in need of help for birth certificates, driver's license, state ID's, social security cards, snap benefits, medical insurance, employment applications, gas card for new job clients only. They maybe able to assist you.

Assists veterans in filing claims, applying for benefits, and receiving emegency assistance as necessary.

Crisis assistance is available gasoline for appointments.

Assists with gas, tools, uniforms and other items related to finding, securing or sustaining a job.

Provides services for short-term emergency shelter assistance (motel vouchers), utility assistance (gas, electric, water), food pantry referral, job resources, housing assistance (rent), transportation expense assistance (new job before first paycheck only- within Wood County) and other temporary financial assistance.

Provides gas vouchers for medical appointments located outside of town of residence.

Gas Cards primarily for verified medical appointments, occasionally for start of employment if other options are not available

Issues gas vouchers for clients who need transportation to work, school, or doctor's appointment. In certain situations, may be able to assist with Ashland Public Transit costs.

Assistance to low income Madison County residents that are needing help with , prescriptions, rent assistance, homeless shelter, gas cards, etc.

Perry County residents that are working 25+ hours per week, may be eligible for gas vouchers.

KCVSO will reimburse the cost of fuel going to or coming back from VA hospitals or clinics with provided proof of an appointment. You must come into our office with a valid drivers license or state ID before funds can be issued. Vouchers are good for a period of 5 days from the date of issue. Failure to consistently provide proof of appointments could result in a 1 year suspension of gas voucher privileges.

Provides aid to families in the form of a voucher to buy items or pay for services that are emergencies and non-recurring and which cannot be addressed using existing community resources. Assistance is provided only for items that are essential for the applicant's employment, job training, or education such as: car repairs, car payments, or car insurance payments; car down payment; work clothing and uniforms; and tools and safety equipment. Also will help pay for professional testing/certification and licensing fees, identification materials (driver's license, state identification, birth certificates), driver's education, and other items as deemed appropriate by the agency. Transportation to work provided through the most cost effective means. A budget will need to be completed.

Provides non-recurrent, short-term benefits that deal with a specific crisis situation or episode of need; not intended to meet recurrent or ongoing need; and will not extend beyond four months. Vehicle Repair /Gas Cards (4-$100 gas cards per year); Rental and Utility Assistance; Job related services: uniform, work boots, safety glasses; Job retention services: job coaching, vocational assessment; Lice Eradication; and Parenting Classes .

Ministry that fills gaps in services by identifying unmet needs in the community and providing services and/or products. Provides the following: * Baby Ministry: Baby products * Baskets of Blessings: Personal care items and household products * Blessed by a Blanket Ministry: Personalized blankets * Cleaning Coach: Volunteers provide cleaning coaching for families * Fresh Start Host Ministry: Coaching and classes are offered * Freezer Ministry: Freezer meals for clients * Friends in Need Ministry: Gift card support * Gas Vouchers: Provide gas cards to approved clients * Gift Ministry: Birthday gifts and party boxes (cake or cake mix/icing, decorations, candles, etc.) * Kitchen Starter Kits: Provides important kitchen items and small appliances * Linen Closet: Sheets, pillow cases, blankets, mattress pads * School Supply Ministry: Backpacks and school supplies * Shoes for Souls: New and used shoes of all sizes and colors * Winter Coat Ministry: Coats, gloves, scarves and hats * Faith-based messaging is part of service.

Employment related work supports are designed to assist low-income families maintain their employment, increasing family stability. Services available include: Rent, Utilities, Transportation expenses, Employment licensing fees, Work clothes/uniforms, Work tools/equipment.

Employment related work supports are designed to assist low-income families maintain their employment, increasing family stability. Services available include: Rent, Utilities, Transportation expenses, Employment licensing fees, Work clothes/uniforms, Work tools/equipment.