Prevention, Retention and Contingency (PRC)

Government Assistance : Prevention, Retention and Contingency (PRC)

Ohio provides two cash assistance programs -- Ohio Works First (OWF) and Prevention, Retention & Contingency (PRC). This section provides information about the PRC program. The PRC program was established in Ohio to help families overcome immediate barriers to achieving or maintaining self-sufficiency. For general information on this topic, we recommend first viewing this factsheet on Ohio's Prevention, Retention & Contingency (PRC) Program .

Document related to Prevention, Retention and Contingency (PRC) are grouped below:

Legal Education

How Can I Resolve Benefits Disputes? - If you have a problem with receiving benefits, you have a right to ask for a state hearing.

Ohio's Prevention, Retention & Contingency (PRC) Program - Information about Ohio's PRC program, purpose and benefits.

Recipient Handbook: What You Should Know About Welfare and PRC - Complete information about the requirements of receiving PRC.

Self-Help Forms

Ohio Application for Public Assistance - This is a link to Ohio's application to request Ohio Works First, Disability Assistance, Refugee Cash, Medical and Food Stamp benefits.

Other Resources

After Foster Care, What Next? - A guide to resources available for young adults who have aged out of the foster care system.

Ohio County Job and Family Services Agencies - The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services manages childrens services in the state of Ohio. Use this site to find your county job and family service agency.

There is Financial Help Available to You - A public benefits guide for independent youth experiencing homelessness in Ohio.

Related Library Topics

Find additional information in these related topics within the Ohio Law Library:

Earned Income Tax Credit
Ohio Works First
WIC
Child Care
Food Stamps
Social Security
Unemployment Compensation
Veterans Benefits
Disability Assistance
Employment

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