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Refugee Programs | Summit County Department Of Job And Family Services

1180 South Main Street, Suite 102, Russell M. Pry Building, Akron, OH 44301

Barrier Free Restrooms|Designated Parking|Full Wheelchair Access|Wheelchair Accessible Building (ramps & main entrance doors).

Serves individuals who are outside the country of their nationality and who are unable or unwilling to return to, and are unable or unwilling to avail himself or herself of the protection of that country because of persecution or a well-founded fear of persecution on account of race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion.
Must complete an application.
Monday - Friday: 8:00am to 4:00pm.
(800) 573-8080

Voice - voice | Automated Information Line

(844) 640-6446

Voice - voice | Ohio Benefits Phone Line 1-844-640-OHIO

(866) 320-8822

Voice - voice | Ohio EPPI Card Customer Service

(800) 324-8680

Voice - voice | Medicaid Hotline

(866) 351-8292

Fax - fax | Toll-Free

(866) 386-3071

Voice - voice | Ohio Direction Card (EBT CARD) - Lost Card and General Info

(330) 643-8200

Voice - voice | Medicaid Transportation NET Program

https://www.summitdjfs.org
[email protected]

Utilizes language interpretation services.

Call the office or visit the website for more information. In Summit County, when a refugee applies for cash assistance or medical assistance, the application is also used as the application for Refugee Social Service.

No fee.

Summit County, Ohio

Description

Seeks to integrate refugees into American society economically and socially, while helping to maintain cultural heritage. Offers a variety of services including Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA), Refugee Medical Assistance (RMA) and Refugee Social Services program (RSSP). RCA and RMA are limited to the first 8 months from the date that the refugee enters the United States. Social services for refugees are available to a refugee for the first 5 years after arrival in the United States.

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Summit County Department Of Job And Family Services

A local government agency providing public assistance, workforce development, and other social service programs to qualified applicants of Summit County, Ohio.