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Provides a legal proceeding to determine the deceased's assets, the value and the method of distribution to heirs as is provided by law. Some other duties of this court are: Guardianships, Trusts, Civil Commitments, Adoptions, Name Changes, Birth Registrations/Corrections, and Marriage Licenses (see separate program info on marriage licenses).

Administer Electric Partnership, HEAP, PIPP, Home Weatherization and Mahoning Senior Levy Programs. MKCC Diaper Bank partner, feminine hygiene products.

Provides assistance to individuals who feel they have been the victim of housing discrimination due to gender, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, ethnic group, marital status, Vietnam Era or disabled Veteran status, family status, or ancestry. Handles housing discrimination issues dealing with renting, home purchase, mortgage, or insurance.

Homeless Outreach and Case Management, Rapid Re-housing, Emergency Assistance/Basic Needs, First Step Pregnancy Support, Social Work Counseling, HUD housing counseling including Foreclosure Prevention and Pre-purchase education, SSI/SSDI/SOAR Specialist, Prison Re-entry Case Management.

Handles housing discrimination. Goal is to enable all citizens, and prospective citizens to acquire and maintain equal housing accommodations. Individuals might otherwise be discouraged or prohibited from equal housing opportunities based on race, national origin, religion, age, sex, familial status or disability. Duty of commission is to prevent, discourage, and deal with unfair housing practices stemming from prejudices that result from a prospective homeowner or tenant because they are a member of one of the aforementioned groups.

Provides assistance in completing applications for a wide range of benefits, including Surplus Food Distribution, AARP Tax Assistance, Chore Services, assistance with health forms, applications for the Homestead Act, Golden Buckeye, and HEAP.

Offers independent housing to individuals experiencing the disabling effects of a serious mental or psychological problem. HUD subsidized, 19 efficiency apartments.

Provides social services to families and individuals experiencing barriers with accessing public benefits and community resources. Services include (but are not limited to) public benefit application assistance, resource education, referrals to access community resources, and replacement of vital documents.

This clinic will help individuals that have housing applications turned down and/or trouble finding a job due to their criminal records. If you have been arrested, had your case dismissed or have a conviction record, the laws for sealing records have changed and this clinic will help you understand what you can do to have your records sealed. Volunteer attorneys will be available to screen you for eligibility and assist with filling out forms.

Criminal record Modification through the Certificate of Qualification for Employment for qualified individuals. Grants eligibility for licensure within the state of Ohio for what is not allowable to those with Felony and some Misdemeanor convictions.

Provides child placement, adoption and follow-up services.

Dispatches police officers to the scene of a crime in progress or a police emergency incident (call 911).

Provides services that removes barriers to employment, education, and housing such as expungement assistance and driver's license reinstatement.

Assist veterans and families with VA claims and benefits assistance.

Administers the probate estate of a deceased person living in Medina County at the time of death or involving property in Medina County. Processes applications regarding estates and trusts. Does not assist in filing and does not offer legal advice.

Offers services related to Child Support including location of non-custodial parents, paternity establishment, establishment and modifications of child support orders, collection of child support payments and/or alimony, and enforcement of child support orders, medical support orders, and alimony.

Provides assistance to ensure that support is paid and received by establishing and enforcing child support orders, establishing paternity, administering paternity tests, and facilitating payments.

Assists families who are behind in their rent or mortgage to remain in their homes and regain financial stability, as well as security deposit assistance for families in transition. Services vary based on the needs of the individual family, but can include mediation and rent/mortgage payment negotiation with landlord/lender, help accessing utility payment assistance programs, and financial counseling. Up to $1500 in assistance may be available. Support for school-aged children in the household may include access to low-cost computers (funding for computers is currently out). Will also assist with property tax payment to remain in their homes and regain financial stability.

Basic Notary Services available by appointment only.

Provides information and guidance for individuals who need assistance in the area of law which relates to the rights and needs of older adults. Services provided include the following areas: - Discrimination. - Consumer fraud. - Wills. - Powers of attorney. - Social Security benefits, Medicaid, and Medicare. - Foreclosures and tax controversies.

Offering a driver’s license reinstatement fee debt reduction and waiver program for offenders whose driver’s licenses have been suspended for specific violations.

Provides technical assistance for families and school districts of students with hearing loss. Offers assistance with evaluations, educational programming, classroom adaptations, interpreting, communication, hearing technology supports, and inclusionary practices.

Offers consultations on critical issues such as Individual Educational Plan (IEP) development, curricular accommodations and modifications, intervention design, behavior issues, assistive technology, and communication concerns. Provides Independent Educational Evaluations (IEE) upon request by school districts. Also, provides technical assistance to families of children with disabilities who need assistance in dealing with the process of enrolling a child with disabilities in school and communicating with the school on behalf of the child.

Locates, establishes and enforces child support orders. Provides information and support relating to paternity establishment with on-site blood testing, IRS intercepts, collection and distribution of support. Review and child support adjustments/modifications may be available.