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How to apply for Champaign County Emergency Aid — Referral Coordination

Champaign County Job and Family Services + Tri-County Community Action Commission of Champaign, Logan, and Shelby + Area Agency on Aging PSA 2 + community-based organizations — coordinated emergency aid framework.

Who it's for

Champaign County emergency aid: (1) Champaign County Job and Family Services for Ohio Works First (TANF), Disability Financial Assistance, Emergency Assistance, and Ohio Medicaid; (2) Tri-County Community Action Commission of Champaign, Logan, and Shelby for HEAP/PIPP+/Winter Crisis utility help; (3) Area Agency on Aging PSA 2 for senior case management, Title III meals, and PASSPORT enrollment (937-223-4357); (4) the county hospital FAP + Ohio HCAP for healthcare safety-net; (5) Catholic Social Services / Salvation Army / St. Vincent de Paul; (6) regional food bank; (7) Ohio 2-1-1 for general referrals.

Champaign: referral-coordination model.

What you'll need

  • Proof of age 60+
  • Proof of all household income
  • Proof of Champaign County / Ohio residency
  • Photo identification

Where to apply

Apply online: official application

By phone: 211

What to say when you call

"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Champaign County Emergency Aid — Referral Coordination. I'd like to know whether I may qualify, what documents I need, and whether I can apply online, by mail, by phone, or in person. I understand I may need proof of age 60+, proof of all household income, proof of Champaign County / Ohio residency — is anything else required? What is the best next step?"

Tip: have a pen ready, ask for the person's name, and write down any case or reference number they give you.

Renewals

as-needed

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