Tuscarawas County Assistance Programs to Help You Now – Times are tough, and they’re only getting tougher! You’re not in this alone… Newsymom is laying it on the table. Check out these programs to help you get everything you need for your family to live happy, healthy, and safe!
Being pregnant and birthing babies are two of the most difficult things you can do in this lifetime. Even after, ensuring your family has all the necessities to live a safe, happy life can be difficult as well, putting undue strain on your mental health. As a mom, we’re wearing all the hats to make sure our family is being cared for, but sometimes we hit a wall.
Whether you get sick and have to call off a week or two (losing those paychecks), your car breaks down, or you lose child care, it can be SO rough to maintain the day-to-day.
Don’t fret momma! Newsymom has your back! We’re breaking down all the resources that new and veteran mommas can utilize to help you bounce back from whatever pickle you’re in.
Read on for assistance programs in Tuscarawas County!
Tuscarawas County Assistance Programs
Baby/Child Health, Wellness, and Safety
The Tuscarawas County Health Department (TCHD) offers so much help for moms to keep their babies and kids healthy, happy, and safe! Read on for the variety of ways the TCHD can help you.
Safe Beginnings
A program to help you get all the safety items or equipment you need for your babies and children to get off to a safe start! Qualifying families could receive a:
- Crib or toddler bed with a mattress
- Baby monitor
- High Chair
- Safety Gate
- Stroller
- Smoke Alarm
- Home Childproofing Kit
Cribs for Kids
Qualifying families receive a free pack n’ play!
Ohio Buckles Buckeyes
This program provides one car seat or booster seat to eligible families every three years per child!
WIC (Women, Infants, and Children)
Lots of mommas know about WIC, the one-stop shop for ensuring your littles under age 5 are getting proper nutrition! They help qualifying families get healthy, nutritious food and monitor your child to ensure they’re growing as they should. WIC also provides help to breastfeeding moms, pairs you with resources, and works with your baby’s pediatrician if a prescription formula is needed for your baby!
Medical Clinic/Vaccines
You can get your whole family up-to-date on any necessary vaccinations, as well as see the staff at the clinic for women and men’s health, reproductive health, and get referrals to see a specialist! If you can’t pay, they won’t turn you away!
For any of the programs above, call the TCHD at (330) 343-5555 x. 182 to learn about the program and see if you qualify!
And if you know someone that could use the assistance, fill out this referral form and send it in.
Financial Assistance Programs
These organizations will help you maintain a roof over your head, keep food on the table, help you land a new job, or assist with transportation!
Tuscarawas County Job & Family Services
TCJFS helps everyone with anything from public assistance (food assistance, child care, healthcare, work activities), children services, transportation, and much more! Apply for benefits today.
HARCATUS
HARCATUS provides a wealth of community services for Harrison, Carrollton, and Tuscarawas counties such as: Early Head Start, Head Start, Home Energy Assistance, Water Assistance, Home Relief, and much more! Check out their community service offerings online.
United Way of Tuscarawas County
The United Way of Tuscarawas County is the ultimate resource in helping match you with the best community partner to solve whatever issue you’ve come across. Food, utilities, and housing are the top issues the Tusc United Way will help you overcome! Find the resource best for your needs on the 2-1-1 Resource Page.
Tuscarawas Metropolitan Housing Authority
The Tuscarawas Metropolitan Housing Authority makes it their mission to assist eligible families to find safe, decent, and affordable housing without discrimination. If you need assistance with rent, try applying for the Section 8 program through them!
Friends of the Homeless of Tuscarawas County
When you have nowhere else to turn, the Friends of the Homeless of Tuscarawas County has your back. If you are in need of a safe place to stay for the night, call (330) 602-6100. They also provide resources for food, housing assistance, transportation, and much more!
Access Tuscarawas
Access Tuscarawas provides health resources, counseling, addiction resources, as well as transportation resources to get you where you need to go for appointments and social events!
Excuse the cliche, but when it rains, it pours. Momma, Tuscarawas County has your back with incredible community partners to help you get through the worst of this dip. Reach out for support to help you get back on your feet.
Don’t see a resolution for your problem with the organizations above? Check out our Community Resources Page for Tuscarawas County.
If that doesn’t seem to help, reach out to us with your problem at: contributor@newsymom.com and we’ll point you in the right direction!
More resources for moms in Stark and Ashland counties are coming soon!
Melissa Klatt
Reporting