Prevention, Retention & Contingency (PRC)
The Prevention, Retention, Contingency (PRC) program is a special category of assistance offered by Delaware County Department of Job & Family Services (DCDJFS). It is designed to help people overcome immediate barriers to achieving or maintaining self-sufficiency and personal responsibility, thereby preventing the need for ongoing public assistance.
Delaware County’s PRC Services include:
- Housing Assistance
- Utility Assistance
- Car Repair
- Vehicle Fuel
- Employment Retention
- Employment and Training
- Kinship Caregiver Services
Eligibility:
- Must reside in Delaware County and have a minor child
- Household income under 200% FPL – 2025 Federal Poverty Guidelines
Household size | Monthly Income |
| 2 | $3,525 |
| 3 | $4,442 |
| 4 | $5,359 |
| 5 | $6,275 |
| 6 | $7,192 |
*Other eligibility criteria may also apply
Click Here to Apply Online
You may also apply in person at 145 N. Union Street, Delaware, OH 43015 or download the PRC Application and email to Delaware_prc@jfs.ohio.gov
Delaware County’s Prevention, Retention and Contingency Plan can be found HERE.