Non-recurring, emergency benefits to help families meet basic needs and/or sustain employment.

Provides assistance with payments for car repairs for employed adults with minor children.

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.

Miami Valley CAP will be processing PRC applications for MC-JFS. Our Family Assistance Division staff embraces the mission of relieving those fears and putting families on the road to self-sufficiency. We determine eligibility for several supports that help families through tough economic times. Program provides assistance to families in overcoming barriers to employment and achieving/maintaining self-sufficiency. Provides limited financial assistance for car repairs. Clients must provide two car estimates and the lesser of the two will be selected.

Provides a one-time payment via a pre-loaded debit card for a specific, identified need that is preventing the caller from maintaining financial stability or putting the caller at risk of future reliance on public benefits (e.g., clothing for a new job, short-term transportation/car repair for work, etc.). Does not pay for ongoing expenses, such as car payments and insurance. The card must be used at a vendor/point of sale - it cannot be used to withdrawal cash.

Provides non-recurrent, short-term benefits that deal with a specific crisis situation or episode of need; not intended to meet recurrent or ongoing need; and will not extend beyond four months. Vehicle Repair /Gas Cards (4-$100 gas cards per year); Rental and Utility Assistance; Job related services: uniform, work boots, safety glasses; Job retention services: job coaching, vocational assessment; Lice Eradication; and Parenting Classes .

Christian Auto Care (CAR) provides auto tune-ups and minor repairs at a minimal cost. This service is offered four times per year. Pre-registration at the office is required. Slots are limited.

Non-recurring, emergency benefits to help families meet basic needs and/or sustain employment.

Provides several types of emergency assistance primary services include car repair, back rent, mortgage payment, and gas, electric water assistance, assistance with first month of rent and deposit for homeless households. Must have children in the home to qualify for car repair assistance. Do not need to have children in the home for rental or utility assistance.

Provides limited financial assistance in emergency situations. Generally assists with rent, transportation (gas cards and car repairs), utilities, and emergency home repairs, However, assistance with other services may be available depending on the situation. Assistance is based on availability of funding and on a case-by case basis.

Provides critical financial assistance and other family support programs to the families of currently deployed service members and wounded post 9/11 veterans within 10 years of discharge. Critical financial assistance includes food assistance, rent and mortgage assistance, assistance with delinquent utility bills (gas, water, electric), home repairs, auto repairs, and essential baby items. Assistance is paid directly to the vendor or service provider and food assistance is sent in the form of a gift card.

The Prevention, Retention, and Contingency (PRC) program may be able to assist with car repair.

Provide clothing assistance and car repair assistance.

Provides assistance with transportation expenses in order to help clients with new employment or to retain employment. Provides assistance with vehicle repairs (not to exceed $1,000 in a 24-month period); gasoline vouchers ($50 per month limit and maximum of $200 in 12-month period); Driver's License reinstatement (once per lifetime - must not be due to DUI or child support); Automobile insurance (up to four (4) months - no cap - once in a lifetime).

Offers financial assistance to Vietnam Veterans from any U.S. military Service branches who are injured from combat. Assistance includes: - Housing Grants: provides modifications, repairs, and adaptive home updates. - Family Support Grants: offers financial assistance for rent or mortgage. - Medical Care Grants: offers financial assistance to pay expenses not covered by insurance or VA. - Transportation Grants: provides adaptive vehicle or modifications to existing vehicle and vehicle repairs.

Fairfield County 211 partners with organizations in the community to act as a central intake point for some services. These programs are not listed online as they require a 211 referral. Call 211 to find out more about additional services that may be available including: *At Risk/Homeless Assistance Programs *Rent Assistance *Utility Expenses *Transportation Expenses *Automotive Repair *Birth Certificate Fees *Prescription Expenses

Provides non-recurring, emergency benefits to help families to meet basic needs and/or sustain employment, -Family Strengthening and Preservation Services Provides temporary Rental/Mortgage assistance to prevent eviction or homelessness. Provides GED Testing Fees. Other Family Strengthening and Prevention Services may be available through a referral from Protective Services division. Benefit Cap: $2,000 -Diversion/Contingency Services Provides temporary Utility Assistance with disconnect or less than 10-day supply (Electric, Natural Gas, Propane, Water & Sewer, or Fuel Oil). Benefit cap: $1,500 (no more than $750.00 for each utility) -Disaster Services Provides temporary assistance with home repair or replacement of necessary household items following a disaster such as house fire, flood, etc. Benefit cap: $2,500 -Subsidized Employment Program (SEP) Provides reimbursement to the employer for 50% of the new hire’s wages for 4 months. Now includes Tiffin City School students enrolled/placed at a work site through their BRAG program. -Vehicle Repairs Provides temporary assistance for working families when facing unexpected vehicle repair costs. Participants must be in full-time training for in-demand credential or actively working 20 hours per week. Repairs must be completed by a participating vendor. Regular vehicle maintenance is not included. Benefit cap: $2,000. -Employment and Training (Employment Readiness) Services Provides temporary assistance with Training and Employment costs such as uniforms, tools, tuition, books, mileage reimbursement, etc. First time drivers’ license training fees and drivers’ license fees. Cap determined by type of benefit: Services up to $500, or up to $6,500 for Training, or $500 max for drivers’ training and license fees. -Vehicle Fuel Assistance Provides temporary assistance toward the purchase of vehicle fuel for employment only (travel to/from worksite). Participant must be working at least 20 hours per week. Benefits issued though a Purchase Authorization (voucher) that must be used at agency approved vendor. Benefit cap: $100 per month / per person (Limited to 4 months) - Employment Retention Provides temporary incentive payments to participants to maintain continuous full-time employment (32 hours per week). Benefit payments are issued following 30 days ($300), 60 days ($500), and 120 days ($700) of continuous employment. -WrapAround Services / Service Coordination and Youth Mentoring / Afterschool Program This now includes funding to help SMYL with operating costs for TANF eligible youth enrolled in their mentoring program and Afterschool Program. Cap determined by type of benefit: Wraparound max $1,500 per family, SMYL $2,500 per enrolled youth or Afterschool Program $2,500 per enrolled youth. -Kinship Caregiver Program Provides assistance with childcare expenses for individuals meeting the ORC 5101.85 definition of “Kinship Caregiver” caring for a child in place of the child’s parents. Additional supportive services and/or Kinship Incentive Payments may also be available through a referral from the Protective Services Division.

Provides aid to families in the form of a voucher to buy items or pay for services that are emergencies and non-recurring (a situation not extending beyond 4 months) 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 (does not cover normal "wear and tear" items such as oil change, tires, brake pads); work clothing and uniforms, washer or dryer (only if needed for work purposes), and education related equipment (such as tools). Maximum assistance limits (once per calendar year): $500 for education-related equipment, $225 for work or education uniforms, $750 for car repairs (additional restrictions also apply). In addition to these specific limits, applicant cannot exceed yearly limit of $1,500 in aid from the overall PRC program ($750 if non-custodial guardian). Does not help with short term transportation needs such as gas cards or bus fare. Does not help with GED testing fees.

Provide free oil changes for single moms twice a year (once in the spring and once in the fall).

Provides assistance with car repairs, reinstatement of driver's license fees, license plate fees, car insurance, driver's education. Can pay car payments if behind in payments. Provides new or used vehicle down payment match. Maximum amount of assistance is up to $1,500 in a 12 month period (which counts against an overall $1,500 cap on all PRC services in a 12 month period).

Provides assistance to active duty military members and their family members when the military member is serving on a remote tour or TDY.

PRC provides one-time financial assistance (in a 12 month period) to aid with emergency situations. Program is not meant to serve as an ongoing source of income. Maximum assistance allowed is $2500 for overdue rent or mortgage payments, security deposits, temporary housing, property taxes, home repairs (if the owner;) overdue utility bills (except during Winter Crisis), driver license reinstatement fees, transportation and auto repairs. Applicants can request aid for more than one emergency (up to maximum assistance limit).

Provides financial assistance up to $300 for car repairs, re-instatement fees, gas vouchers, and car insurance. Client must be 18 years old or older, employed, at or below 125% of the federal poverty level. Call for more information.

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 (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.