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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 30, 2010 GCDJFS FALL FAMILY ASSISTANCE If you are having problems paying your utility bills, the Guernsey County Department of Job and Family Services may be able to help. Beginning Tuesday, September 7, the agency will be accepting Prevention, Retention and Contingency (PRC) applications on a first come, first serve basis until funds are depleted. GCDJFS will be paying current or past due electric, gas, propane, fuel oil, water and sewer bills for current addresses only. In order to be eligible for the Fall Family Assistance program, you must come into the agency, located at 324 Highland Avenue in Cambridge, to apply, and you must bring your bills with you. Your gross household income must be at or below the 200% income standard: Family Size Gross Monthly Income 1 $1,805 2 $2,429 3 $3,052 4 $3,675 5 $4,299 6 $4,922 7 $5,545 8 $6,169 You must also have minor children in your home, or be responsible for a minor child, and you must provide social security numbers for all household members when applying. If you think you may be eligible, you may come into the agency to apply, or call (740) 432-2381 ext. 2295 for more information. In addition, individuals may also be potentially eligible for assistance with vocational school course fees. These will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Please contact Debbie Scott at the Guernsey County Opportunity Center for further details and information at (740) 432-9317.
Timothy Welch, Public Information Officer |
Guernsey County Department of Job & Family Services, Child Support Enforcement Agency
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