PRC
(Prevention, Retention and Contingency program)
WHAT IS THE PRC PROGRAM?
PRC is a program that can assist in meeting an emergent need for families
PRC is intended to meet an infrequent emergency that could not be avoided
PRC is a program that helps families through a presenting crisis that interferes with keeping or getting a job
PRC is available once in a 12-month period
PRC is to divert families from needing to apply for a cash assistance program
WHAT KIND OF ASSISTANCE DOES PRC PROVIDE?
Help with a delinquent rent payment with an eviction
A utility disconnection
A car repair for applicants who are working or participating in a required work activity.
A job related supportive service
Repair of some appliances
A short term education or testing expense
Other special circumstances
WHAT IS PRC NOT ABLE TO DO?
PRC does not assist with medical payments.
PRC is not guaranteed.
PRC Services are not intended to pay repetitive payments of the same crisis (i.e., continual utility shut offs, and eviction notices).
BASIC ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
q PRC is only available to households that contain at least one minor child or a pregnant woman
q Applicant must be a Medina County resident
q Household must meet financial eligibility and resource restrictions
In many cases, an agency panel will review the presenting need and determine the approval or denial of an application.
REQUIRED VERIFICATIONS
SHELTER EMERGENCY
1. Copy of eviction notice or three-day notice to leave the premises; both must indicate the amount of rent that is delinquent
2. Verification of registration with Operation H.O.M.E.S. if homeless
3. Landlord or property manager’s name, address and phone number
INCOME AND RESOURCE VERIFICATION
1. Document all earned and unearned income received during the previous 30 days
2. Provide all liquid resource documentation. Liquid resources are savings/checking accounts, stocks, bonds, CDs, etc.
UTILITIES
1. Provide copy of utility statement indicating “disconnection or shut-off”
2. Application for Heap, when applicable
3. Enrollment in PIP (a PUCO regulated utility) with the gas or electric company
CAR REPAIRS
1. Written estimates must specify the needed repair, parts, labor, VIN #, and total cost, less taxes
2. Car title verifying ownership by applicant or lease agreement
3. Applicant must be employed, participating in a work activity, attending school while employed at least 20 hours, or able to verify they are seeking viable employment with the Workforce Development Center or Ohio Department of Job and Family Services - Unemployment Division
4. Auto repair must be completed by a certified ASE repair facility. Use of relative or self-repair will not be approved unless there is verification that the person is a certified ASE repairman or is employed by a certified ASE facility
5. Applicant must provide a valid driver’s license and proof of car insurance
Note: Agency reserves the right to request a second estimate
PROVIDER OF SERVICES
1. Provider of service, merchandise, repair must agree to accept a voucher from the Medina County Job and Family Services