Benefits · Emergency Aid
How to apply for Wayne County Emergency Aid — Referral Coordination
Wayne County Job and Family Services + Community Action Wayne/Medina + Direction Home Akron Canton Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities + community-based organizations — coordinated emergency aid framework.
Who it's for
Wayne County emergency aid: (1) Wayne County Job and Family Services for Ohio Works First (TANF), Disability Financial Assistance, Emergency Assistance, and Ohio Medicaid; (2) Community Action Wayne/Medina for HEAP/PIPP+/Winter Crisis utility help; (3) Direction Home Akron Canton Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities for senior case management, Title III meals, and PASSPORT enrollment (330-633-4045); (4) the county hospital FAP + Ohio HCAP for healthcare safety-net; (5) Catholic Charities / Salvation Army / St. Vincent de Paul; (6) the regional food bank; (7) Ohio 2-1-1 for general referrals.
Wayne: referral-coordination model.
What you'll need
- Proof of age 60+
- Proof of all household income
- Proof of Wayne County / Ohio residency
- Photo identification
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 211
Renewals
as-needed
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