Emergency Assistance - PRC Program

To be considered for the PRC program applicants must be 18 years old or older, have at least one dependent child under 18 in the household (19 if the child has not graduated high school) or be pregnant (verification required) and meet income requirements.

• An application is needed for this program and eligibility is evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
• Apply for PRC Assistance Online as described above.
• PRC Application [ printable ]
• For additional information regarding the eligibility and requirements for PRC please call our PRC Department at 740-652-7889 or email prc23@jfs.ohio.gov.

• It is easy to become a vendor for the PRC Program. If you own a property or business and an individual asks if you will accept a PRC Voucher, here is what you need to know:
• PRC is a Emergency Assistance Program that offers short-term help to families in need. All individuals interested in PRC must apply and be found eligible. PRC Plan
• Vendors must complete and return New Vendor Packet and return them to the agency to be added to the Vendor List.
• Once both forms are completed and returned, the Vendor is added to a master list of individuals/businesses who will accept PRC Vouchers.
• If the individual is found eligible for the PRC, a PRC Voucher is issued to the vendor. This voucher must be signed and returned with a bill or invoice within 30 days so payment is issued promptly.
• Once the voucher is returned to the agency with an original bill or invoice, it can take up to 30 days for payment to be sent from the Fairfield County Auditor’s Office.

ALL APPLICATIONS REQUIRE:

• Last 30 days of income verification for the household (paystubs, self employment ledger, award letters, etc.)
• Verification of all liquid assets such as checking/savings accounts, PayPal, Cash App, Direct Express. Please submit an ATM receipt or screenshot verifying the current account balance.

Utility Assistance:

• Utility disconnect notice (gas, water and electric bills only)

Rental Assistance:

• There must be a threat of homelessness (notice to vacate premises/3 day notice, court ordered eviction notice or verification of homelessness).
• Resident ledger from landlord breaking down what is currently owed for rent vs late fees, court fees, legal fees.
• Current income must be able to maintain ongoing rent payments.
• Possible copay for the remaining balance of available PRC funds.
• The PRC program does not pay any late fees, court fees, pets fees, etc.
• These fees must be paid before a determination of PRC assistance can be made.
• Copay will be required to be paid prior to the PRC voucher being issued.

Car Repair:

• Must be working a minimum of 25 hrs/week
• Driver’s license
• Proof of car insurance
• Copy of car registration or title
• 2 estimates of repair from approved vendors (only one estimate needed if the car is unsafe to drive).
• Household must not have any other operating vehicles titled to their name.

Additional verifications may be required once the process of eligibility determination has begun. Eligibility can take up to 10 days to be completed. Households are eligible for up to $2,000 in a 12-month period. Please email all verifications to prc23@jfs.ohio.gov.