Emergency Aid for Needy Families

The Prevention, Retention and Contingency (PRC) program helps families overcome immediate barriers to self-sufficiency. Benefits and services are for unemployed and low-income employed families or individuals in need of non-recurrent, short-term, crisis-oriented benefits to help during a crisis.

What services can PRC cover?

• Rent/mortgage
• Automobile repairs
• Utilities
• Home repairs
• Emergency shelter
• Legal fees for victims of domestic violence
• Assistance with K-12 school fees, clothing and supplies
• GED testing fees
• Childcare for Kinship Caregivers
• Tools, equipment for employment
• License and testing fees
• Uniforms for work or school
• Job coaching, job retention

Who may be eligible?

• Needy families with minor children
• Pregnant women
• Victims of domestic violence
• Kinship Caregivers
• Non-custodial parents of minor children (Ohio residents not living in same household as child, cooperating with Child Support Enforcement Agency)

Verifications needed:

• ID for the applicant
• Documentation regarding your emergency
• Verification of all income within 30 days of application
• Verification of all monthly expenses
• Child support documents or proof that child is in your household
• Verification of placement from Children’s Services for Kinship Caregivers
• Proof of residency
• Social security numbers for all household members

Eligibility:

U.S. Federal Poverty Guidelines are used to determine financial eligibility for PRC. Visit: OWFPaymentStandards.stm (ohio.gov)

Apply:

1. Download and complete the PRC Application. You can also e-file the form by clicking here. 
   
2. Return your completed application to MCDJFS-CASE-INQUIRY@JFS.OHIO.GOV or any JFS dropbox. 
3. You will be contacted by an agency representative to complete a phone interview.