Prevention, Retention, and Contingency

Prevention, Retention, and Contingency (PRC) is a program designed to assist low-income families in overcoming immediate barriers to achieving or maintaining economic self – sufficiency, thereby preventing the need for ongoing public assistance.

Who is eligible for PRC services?

A unit for the purpose of determining eligibility for the PRC Program is defined as:

• Needy families with minor children
• Individuals that are pregnant
• Non-Custodial Parties, residing in Ottawa County, who have a legal obligation to pay child support to a child that resides in another home in Ottawa County.

Some types of services that are offered

• Utilities with disconnection
• Purchase of bulk fuel for heating
• First-month rent/deposit to move from unsubsidized to subsidized housing
• Job preparation services
• Gasoline vouchers
• Diversion benefits
• Lice kits

 

Ottawa County Emergency Financial Assistance Applications 2024