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).
Eligibility
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.
Required documents
Must complete an application.
Hours
Monday - Friday: 8:00am to 4:00pm.
(844) 640-6446
Voice
Websitehttp://www.summitdjfs.org
Email[email protected]
Languages
Utilizes language interpretation services.
Application process
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.
Fees
No fee.
Service area
Summit County, Ohio
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.
Last assured
04/13/2026
Providing organization
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.