CCDJFS still offering covid-19 prc funding

​In response to COVID-19, Champaign County Department of Job and Family Services (CCDJFS) has revised the Prevention, Retention, Contingency (PRC) plan to assist Champaign County households.

The COVID-19 Response Services funds will be issued to TANF eligible households that have lost employment or income as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, while funding is available.
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A one-time cash payment of $500 for loss of employment or income due to the COVID-19 pandemic that creates a financial hardship for families to maintain or afford basic needs (food, clothing, shelter, etc.) to TANF eligible families.
 
TANF eligible Assistance Groups (AG) are:

• Income is at or below 200% Federal Poverty Level (FPL)
• AG must include a minor child, unless they meet non-custodial parent requirements
• Residents of Champaign County, a US citizen or qualified alien
• Does not have a member that has committed fraud
• Not under an OWF or SNAP sanction

 
Applications are available outside of the CCDJFS lobby from 8:00 am-4:30 pm Monday-Friday and online at www.champaigndjfs.org. Applications may be dropped off at CCDJFS or emailed to Champ_PRC@jfs.ohio.gov.
 
The PRC COVID-19 Application and W-9 must be completed in full. If available, provide verification of loss of employment to avoid application processing delays. All loss of employment will be verified. ​