Family and Employment Support
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| The Family and Employment Support section provides access to and eligibility determination for public assistance programs. The goal of this section, through shared responsibility, is to promote healthy and productive lifestyles among county residents. This includes fostering responsibility and accountability towards self, family and community in a cost effective manner. | |||||||||
| Public assistance programs include: | |||||||||
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| Who can apply for these programs? | |||||||||
| No one can be denied the opportunity to apply for these programs. However, there are eligibility criteria that must be met. Visit the sites listed in LINKS to see the specific guidelines for applying for each program. | |||||||||
| What are the eligibility requirements for these programs? | |||||||||
The eligibility requirements are slightly different for each program. Generally speaking, eligibility is determined by examining family size, income, assets and other personal information. Once again, check the LINKS for specific eligibility requirements for each program. Receiving W2 or Food Stamp benefits will most likely require participation in employment and training programs with the intent of securing full time employment as a means of reducing and eventually eliminating the need for these resources. |
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| What will be expected of me in the application process? | |||||||||
| You will be offered an appointment with an eligibility case worker. During this meeting, you will be asked to provide proof of income, assets, residence, and other related family information. Failure to provide this information within 30 days of application will terminate the application process. Misrepresentation of any of this information will be considered to be fraud, for which legal action will be pursued. | |||||||||
| Where and how do I apply? | |||||||||
| All you need do is contact Portage County Health and Human Services. You can stop by the Ruth Gilfry Building at 817 Whiting Avenue. The receptionist will direct you to the appropriate staff member on a first come, first served basis. Or you can call 1-888445-1621 (TTY) to pursue the application process. | |||||||||