Main Office: 222 East Central Parkway Cincinnati, Ohio 45202-1225
General Information: (513) 946-1000
General Information TDD: (513) 946-1295
General Fax: (513) 946-1076
PRC Application Cover Sheet
The Prevention/Retention/Contingency (PRC) program is designed to help families residing in Hamilton County overcome
immediate employment‐related barriers. Our goal is to help families achieve or maintain self‐sufficiency, with the objective of
lessening the need for ongoing public assistance.
PRC is not a cash payment or ongoing support such as that afforded by the Ohio Works First (OWF) or Disability Financial
Assistance (DFA). Neither is it an entitlement. Approval on this program is considered on a case by case basis under the PRC
standard. The PRC application is considered to be your appointment notice. PRC phone interviews are completed on a first
come, first serve basis. Be sure to include a good contact number on the application. Failure to provide a good contact
number could result in termination/denial of your PRC application.
The PRC program will NOT:
Pay utility payments (bills) without a documented community referral letter indicating that the need is a result of a
natural disaster (flood, fire, storm, etc.) along with a written denial letter from two (2) community service providers.
Assist with housing (rent and deposit payment) without a documented community referral letter indicating that the
need is a result of a natural disaster (flood, fire, storm, etc.) along with a written denial letter from two (2)
community service providers.
PRC Program Eligibility
PRC applicants must:
Be age 18 or older.
Have at least one dependent child under 18 in the household (19, if the individual has not graduated High School).
Meet income eligibility requirements.
Be gainfully employed or have an employment offer that can be secured with PRC assistance.
Have an employment‐related need such as:
Transportation (gas cards or bus cards)
o
Needed Car Repairs
o
Work or school uniforms (must be required for work or school)
o
Have a short‐term training‐related need such as:
School fees
o
Transportation (gas cards or bus cards)
o
School Supplies (text books)
o
Uniforms
o
Need baby items and mother must be at least 6 months pregnant or have a child under 4 months old
Limited infant products are available
o
Note: PRC is unable to assist with baby clothing, diapers and other baby supplies.
What we need from you when you apply for PRC
Please attach any of the following items that are applicable to you to the PRC application:
Verification of Employment (last 60 days prior to application)
Paystubs
o
Employment verification letter
o
Employment offer letter
Lay‐off or Business Closure notice
Community Resource documentation
Proof of pregnancy or verification of child birth
Proof of car repairs from a licensed mechanic
Proof of current auto insurance and vehicle registration (if requesting gas cards or car repairs)
Dropped off or mailed to 222 E. Central Pkwy, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Note: All PRC applications can be:
Faxed to (513) 946‐1076
Attachment: HCJFS 0399‐A – Prevention, Retention, and Contingency Program (PRC) Application
HCJFS 8067 (REV. 2-16)