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Call Tuscarawas County Job & Family Services first to ask about SNAP, Medicaid, TANF child-only cash assistance, PRC emergency help, and childcare or transporta

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Programs to contact

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Tuscarawas County Job & Family Services

Local Government Program

Enroll for SNAP, child care aid, or recovery referrals with Tuscarawas County Job & Family Services; apply online for benefits and child supports.

Open provider page +1-330-339-7791
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Tuscarawas County Board of Developmental Disabilities

Local Government Program

Tuscarawas County Board of Developmental Disabilities: local clinics, immunizations, early intervention and school-age services for your teen; see hours & el...

Open provider page +1-263-615-1736
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OhioKAN Kinship & Adoption Navigator

Nonprofit

OhioKAN Kinship & Adoption Navigator helps grandfamilies find child care aid, legal help, and local supports for kin caregivers; connect online for referrals.

Open provider page +1-844-644-6526
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Ohio Department of Education and Workforce - Special Education

Local Government Program

Ohio Department of Education \u2014 Special Education: guidance on IEPs, school services, and rights for students with disabilities; see services & rights.

Open provider page +1-904-223-6965
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Disability Rights Ohio

Nonprofit

Disability Rights Ohio provides legal advocacy for disability-related benefits, education and discrimination issues; request legal help.

Open provider page +1-614-466-7264
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Akron Children's Hospital - Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics

Nonprofit

Akron Children s Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics: diagnostic evaluations, therapy referrals, and follow-up care for developmental concerns; schedule ap...

Open provider page +1-330-543-2778
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Area Agency on Aging Region 9

Nonprofit

Area Agency on Aging Region 9: caregiver supports, respite and services for older caregivers and disabled youth in the household; see caregiver supports

Open provider page +1-800-945-4250

Recommended next steps

  • Call Tuscarawas County Job & Family Services first to ask about SNAP, Medicaid, TANF child-only cash assistance, PRC emergency help, and childcare or transporta
  • Apply with the Tuscarawas County Board of DD if the teen has a developmental disability; ask about service coordination, respite, waivers, and family support fu
  • Contact OhioKAN for kinship-care guidance for a grandmother caregiver, including custody, benefits, school records, and local referrals.
  • Ask Medicaid about coverage for the teen, managed care, transportation to medical visits, and possible home- and community-based waiver options.
  • Request an IEP review in writing from the school district and use Ohio special education contacts if services, transportation, or accommodations are not adequat
  • Call Disability Rights Ohio if the teen is being denied school, Medicaid, disability, or community services.
  • Contact Legal Aid for help with custody/guardianship, benefits denials, school issues, housing problems, or debt/consumer concerns.
  • Ask United Way of Tuscarawas County for nearby food, utility, rent, clothing, school-supply, and emergency assistance referrals.
  • Ask Akron Children's about developmental/behavioral evaluation, therapy referrals, and documentation needed for school or disability services.
  • If the grandmother is age 60 or older, call Area Agency on Aging Region 9 for caregiver support, benefits counseling, meals, transportation, and respite options

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