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Lake County, Ohio USAVeterans Service OfficeAn Office of the Lake County GovernmentVeterans Serving VeteransProviding Assistance to the Men and Women who have Honorably Served Their Country |
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ANNUAL SCHOOL CLOTHES PROGRAM What is the School Clothes Program? This program is intended to provide a grant for the purchase of appropriate clothing for the children of eligible veterans with a demonstrated financial need. Who may receive the grant? Minor children of the veteran; stepchildren and other children living in the home of the veteran for whom the veteran is a guardian and the primary financial support. The child must be enrolled in school in kindergarten through Grade 12, preschool or Headstart program. Home schooled children are not eligible. The residential parent must complete the application and must be a resident of Lake County at the time of the application. What items may be purchased? All clothing and footwear (undergarments, tops, bottoms, outerwear, etc.) appropriate for school may be purchased. Up to $50.00 per child may also be used for school supplies (paper, pencils, backpacks, etc.) No other items can be purchased with this grant. We work with only participating stores which may vary from year to year. No shopping should be done prior to approval of the grant as you cannot be reimbursed for purchases you have previously made. How much will the grant be? Grants will vary from $50.00 to $200.00 per child which will be based on family size, gross monthly income in the home, and a demonstrated financial need. The amount of the grant or eligibility cannot be determined until an application is completed and proof of all income is submitted. We have established guidelines based on many factors including, but not limited to the following: per capita incomes for this area, poverty levels, Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) guidelines for family assistance and gross monthly income and maximum food stamp allowances. These figures were then compared to guidelines, policies, and procedures otherwise used by this office. How do I apply? This program is offered annually usually between the months of July and October only. We will begin accepting application for the 2008 program on 7/7/2008. No applications will be accepted after September 26, 2008. All shopping must be completed by October 3, 2008. You may call (440) 350-2904/2567 to request an application packet. You may also download the application packet. ON-LINE APPLICATIONS CANNOT BE ACCEPTED.
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