Columbiana County Department of Job and Family Services - PRC Program

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. 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 Columbiana County, who have a legal obligation to pay child support to a child that resides in another home in Columbiana County.

PRC include: 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