The PRC Program is designed to provide benefits and services to needy families and low income employed families to help move out of poverty and become self-sufficient. PRC support is short term and is not intended to meet ongoing needs. If eligible for PRC benefits, a voucher is issued for the service and paid to then vendor providing the service. Voucher services available for car repairs, employment materials (tools/equipment, uniforms/footwear, professional licensure/testing fees), GED fee payment assistance, rent or mortgage payment assistance, and utility assistance (primary heat source, electric, water).

Provides a voucher to help cover the cost of taking a Ohio High School Equivalency Test that can result in the equal of a high school diploma for successful test takers. Also offers a discount on the GED test. The voucher discounts but does not erase the cost of a test.

Helps students with either a physical or mental disability by providing support services to sucessfully transition from high school to college, career, and adult life.

The Work-Related Assistance Program, WRAP, fills the gap with work or employment related needs not met by other agencies. Help through WRAP may include assistance for GED testing fees and certification fees. Assistance is on a case by case basis, if funds are available.

Provides aid to families in the form of a voucher to buy items or pay for services that are emergencies and non-recurring (a situation not extending beyond 4 months) 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 (does not cover normal "wear and tear" items such as oil change, tires, brake pads); work clothing and uniforms, washer or dryer (only if needed for work purposes), and education related equipment (such as tools). Maximum assistance limits (once per calendar year): $500 for education-related equipment, $225 for work or education uniforms, $750 for car repairs (additional restrictions also apply). In addition to these specific limits, applicant cannot exceed yearly limit of $1,500 in aid from the overall PRC program ($750 if non-custodial guardian). Does not help with short term transportation needs such as gas cards or bus fare. Does not help with GED testing fees.

PRC funds may pay for children's school fees.

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.

Provides a $1000 credit/child to qualifying families to use for enrichment and educational activities with department-approved education service providers. Covered activities may include before or after school educational programs, day camps, music lessons, tutoring, curriculum and materials for home schooled families, field trips to historical landmarks, museums, science centers, and theaters, including admission, exhibit, and program fees; language classes, study skills services, and more.

The State of Ohio offers an $80 voucher to assist with the cost of the GED exam, valid for 120 days from the date it is issued to the student.

Provides aid to families in the form of a voucher to buy items or pay for services that are emergencies and non-recurring (a situation not extending beyond 4 months) 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 (does not cover normal "wear and tear" items such as oil change, tires, brake pads); work clothing and uniforms, washer or dryer (only if needed for work purposes), and education related equipment (such as tools). Maximum assistance limits (once per calendar year): $500 for education-related equipment, $225 for work or education uniforms, $750 for car repairs (additional restrictions also apply). In addition to these specific limits, applicant cannot exceed yearly limit of $1,500 in aid from the overall PRC program ($750 if non-custodial guardian). Does not help with short term transportation needs such as gas cards or bus fare. Does not help with GED testing fees.

Provides payment assistance for expenses related to maintaining or obtaining employment as well as for job training and education expenses. - Transportation Assistance: Provides three (3) months worth of bus passes or a maximum of $200 per month in gas cards with a three (3) month limit. - Employment Assistance: Provides a maximum of $500 for job related tools/equipment or supplies, professional licensing, and up to five (5) uniforms (if required for employment). - Adult Education: Provides a maximum of $1,000 to pay for Adult Basic Education, GED Preparation, Occupational Training and/or Short-Term Education Programs.

Provides a voucher to help cover the cost of taking a Ohio High School Equivalency (HSE) test that can result in the equal of a high school diploma for successful test takers. The voucher discounts but does not erase the cost of a test.

Assists families and individuals in need of temporary financial assistance, supplemental food benefits and health insurance. Service Programs Include: Ohio Works First, Prevention Retention & Contingency, Food Assistance, Healthy Start, Medicaid, & Fraud Prevention.

Provides a voucher to help cover the cost of taking a Ohio High School Equivalency (HSE) test that can result in the equal of a high school diploma for successful test takers. The voucher discounts but does not erase the cost of a test.

The Work-Related Assistance Program, WRAP, may be able to provide education related fee payment assistance, including job training fees, GED testing fees and certification fees.

Provides financial assistance to those wanting to attain an industry certification that would enable them to get an enhancement to their employment in a chosen field.

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 (3-$100 gas cards per year) Rental & Utility Assistance Job related services: uniform, work boots, safety glasses, etc. Job retention services: job coaching, vocational assessment Lice Eradication Parenting Classes

Provides coaching and test payment vouchers to take high school equivalency exams.

Provides a voucher to help cover the cost of taking a Ohio High School Equivalency (HSE) test that can result in the equal of a high school diploma for successful test takers. The voucher discounts but does not erase the cost of a test.

PRC funds may be able to assist with school supplies as funding allows. Eligibility guidelines and restrictions apply.

Provides assistance with paying for high school equivalence testing for eligible individuals. May also assist with paying college application fees (up to $100) for members who do not qualify for application fee waivers and assistance with preparing to take college entrance exams.

Provides aid to families in the form of a voucher to buy items or pay for services that are emergencies and non-recurring (a situation not extending beyond 4 months) 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 (does not cover normal "wear and tear" items such as oil change, tires, brake pads); work clothing and uniforms, washer or dryer (only if needed for work purposes), and education related equipment (such as tools). Maximum assistance limits (once per calendar year): $500 for education-related equipment, $225 for work or education uniforms, $750 for car repairs (additional restrictions also apply). In addition to these specific limits, applicant cannot exceed yearly limit of $1,500 in aid from the overall PRC program ($750 if non-custodial guardian). Does not help with short term transportation needs such as gas cards or bus fare. Does not help with GED testing fees.

Provides a one-time gift card as a reward for completing a high school equivalence program and receiving the certificate that would replace a high school diploma.