Prevention, Retention and Contingency
Prevention, Retention and Contingency
The Prevention, Retention and Contingency (PRC) program was established to help families overcome immediate barriers to self-sufficiency. It is part of Ohio's Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program. Benefits and services are for needy and low-income employed families who need short-term help to support a family during a crisis or episode of need.
Eligibility
- Available to families with a minor child or a pregnant woman
- One household member must be working 25 hours per week minimum during the budget period
- A resident of Ashland County with the intent to remain
- Income must be at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty level guidelines (see the chart below)
- Providing the assistance will allow the family to maintain self-sufficiency without further agency help
| Number of People in the Home | Monthly Income |
| 1 | $ 1,805 |
| 2 | $ 2,429 |
| 3 | $ 3,052 |
| 4 | $ 3,675 |
| 5 | $ 4,299 |
| 6 | $ 4,922 |
| 7 | $ 5,545 |
| 8 | $ 6,169 |
What can be covered?
- Clothing (for work)
- Shelter
- Relocation
- Disaster Assistance
- Transportation
- Utility Assistance
- Head Lice Eradication Program (see more detail below)
Limits
$1,000 per household per 12 month period
Head Lice Eradication Program
Training for use of products, treatments and cleaning techniques
How to Apply
Download the PRC Application in PDF format.
Apply in person at the Ashland County Department of Job & Family Services or call (419) 282-5000 or toll free at 1-800-589-8141 and request an application be sent to you.