Prevention, Retention, and Contingency (PRC) Program

All PRC services are contingent upon availability of funding.

The PRC Program is designed to provide benefits and services to low income employed families in need to help them move out of poverty and become self-sufficient. PRC support is short term and is not intended to meet ongoing needs.

Eligibility

  • Families must have a minor child in the home
  • Reside in Wyandot County and meet the income guidelines of family income under 200% of the Federal Poverty Level
  • Pregnant women in their third trimester without other minor children may also be eligible
  • Some PRC services are also available to non-custodial parents of a minor child who live in Wyandot County but in a separate household from the child.

Available Assistance

  • Contingency Services
  • Shelter
  • Utilities
  • Transportation
  • Auto repair
  • Auto payments
  • Driver license reinstatement

Complete a PRC application stating need and the type of assistance request. For more specific question about the PRC Program call the agency.

Application

Available at the front desk or in the application rack outside the lobby and may be mailed or placed in the drop box after hours.

How do I file a discrimination complaint?

If you believe that you have been denied or delayed services for which you are eligible because of your race, color, national origin, religion, gender, political affiliation or belief (food assistance only), disability, age, or citizenship (WIOA), you must file your complaint within six months of the date on which the incident or treatment happened. To file a discrimination complaint, or if you need assistance filing your complaint(s), please contact the Bureau of Civil Rights at:

The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services
Office of Employee and Business Services
Bureau of Civil Rights
30 East Broad Street, 30th floor
Columbus, OH 43215

Telephone: (614) 644-2703 or toll-free 1-866-227-6353

TTY hearing impaired: 1-866-221-6700

Fax: (614) 752-6381