Ohio Department of Job and Family Services has provided Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funding to Cuyahoga County for distribution through the Cuyahoga Job and Family Services (CJFS) Prevention, Retention, and Contingency (PRC) program. The funding is designated for TANF eligible families affected by COVID-19.

The COVID-19 PRC fund is available temporarily to assist eligible families with essential needs such as additional food, essential supplies (including but not limited to household cleaning products, self-care items), and housing costs.

TANF eligibility for the PRC program is limited to Cuyahoga County residents that meet the following criteria:

• Must be a family assistance group that includes a minor child, or a pregnant individual, or a non-custodial parent of a minor child receiving Ohio Works First (OWF), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and/or Medicaid.
• At least one member of the assistance group must be a U.S. citizen or a qualified alien.
• Gross monthly income of the assistance group must be at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines (FPG).
• Liquid assets greater than $1000 must be used to meet the current need.

CJFS is currently working with Cuyahoga County Department of Development to identify retailers, more specifically local small businesses that sell essential items and can accept the voucher payments. CJFS wants to provide the easiest access to the essentials that people need, while providing additional revenue to local businesses.

To learn more about PRC and the application process, visit the CJFS website.