Prevention, Retention, and Contingency (PRC)

PRC stands for Prevention, Retention and Contingency and it provides short-term benefits and services to low-income families, especially those facing emergency situations. The goal is to help families stabilize and eventually move out of poverty and become self-sufficient.

To qualify for PRC Emergency Assistance you must:

• reside in Franklin County
• have at least one minor child or a pregnant person living in your home
• have a gross household income at or below 175% of the federal poverty level
• complete a Sustainability Determination

Applicants can request aid for more than one emergency (such as overdue rent and utility bills) up to a maximum of $2,000. Assistance may go towards:

• Overdue rent or mortgage payments
• Overdue utility bills (except for the home heating source utility during months when the Winter Crisis Program is in operation)
• Auto repairs and maintenance for work transportation
• Driver license reinstatement fees (some restrictions apply)
• Bus passes for purposes of work, education, or job training (limited to four months)

Make sure you include all required verification documents with your application

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PRC Disaster Assistance

Disaster Assistance is available to eligible families who have sustained damage or losses as a result of a state-declared natural disaster or personal disaster such as a house fire or flood. See page 13 of the Franklin County PRC Plan for details.

You can find more information about other PRC service categories and view Franklin County’s current PRC Plan here.