Provides aid to families in the form of a voucher to buy items or pay for services that are emergencies and non-recurring 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, car payments, or car insurance payments; car down payment; work clothing and uniforms; and tools and safety equipment. Also will help pay for professional testing/certification and licensing fees, identification materials (i.e. driver's license, state identification, birth certificates), driver's education, and other items as deemed appropriate by the agency. Transportation to work provided through the most cost effective means. A budget will need to be completed and watching a one hour financial literacy video may be required.

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211 Allen County

Physical Address

951 Commerce Parkway, Lima, OH 45804

Voice

(800) 324-8680

Toll-Free | Medicaid Hotline begin application

Fee

Free

Agency info

ALLEN COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF JOB AND FAMILY SERVICES

Provides assistance and services to Allen County residents.