Click here to view our county’s current PRC Plan.
How to Apply for other PRC Resources:
Click one of the following links to download a printable Application – Word Document | PDF
or apply online by visiting the following link – PRC Online Application
Please complete the online application(s) process above, or submit your signed application to our office at:
900 E. County Road 20, Tiffin, Ohio 44883
Fax: 419-447-5345
Email: [email protected]
Below is a list of our current PRC services available:
For more details (including specific eligibility requirements) please contact our agency’s PRC Caseworker at 419-447-5011, ext. 2417
- Chapter 1: Family Strengthening and Preservation Services
Provides temporary Rental/Mortgage assistance to prevent eviction or homelessness. Provides GED Testing Fees. Other Family Strengthening & Prevention Services may be available through a referral from Protective Services division. Benefit Cap: $2,000 - Chapter 2: 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) - Chapter 3: 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 - Chapter 4: 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. - Chapter 5: 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. - Chapter 6: 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. - Chapter 7: 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) - Chapter 8: 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. Benefit cap: $1,500 per individual. - Chapter 9: WrapAround Services / Service Coordination and Youth Mentoring / Afterschool Program
This chapter 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. - Chapter 10: 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.
Who is potentially eligible for these services?
- Seneca County Residents who are:
- A Specified relative with minor child(ren)
- Legal custodian/guardian with minor child(ren)
- Pregnant woman
- An Ohio non-custodial parent if the non-custodial parent and/or the child reside in Seneca County.
- Income Eligible (at or below 200% Federal Poverty Level – MONTHLY chart below)
Other Program-Specific eligibility criteria may apply. Please contact our agency’s PRC Caseworker for more details by calling 419-447-5011, ext. 2417
Other important details:
Services are limited based upon type of benefit. See PRC plan for full program details and limitations.
Additional verifications/documentation may be needed to process your application. A checklist will be provided to you after review of your application. Many applications are able to be approved or denied within ten (10) business days, however some may take up to thirty (30) days to process. Applicants will be notified by mail of their approval or denial.
For More Information please contact our agency’s PRC Caseworker at 419-447-5011, ext. 2417.
You can also send any general questions or concerns via email to [email protected]