Ready, Set, Learn Program

Ready Set Learn Program

• WHAT: This program provides a $250.00 voucher for each eligible school age child (K-12). Vouchers are for the purchase of school clothing and supplies only, no personal items.

•  WHEN: June 15, 2020 through the close of business on June 26, 2020.  This program may be discontinued earlier if funding is exhausted.  Limited to Ashland County residents. 

•  WHERE:  Applications must be submitted to ACDJFS at 15 West 4^th Street, Ashland.  Applications may be faxed (419-282-5010), mailed, emailed to Ashland_verification@jfs.ohio.gov or placed in the agency drop box. Applications will not be accepted prior to June 15, 2020 or later than June 26, 2020.

•  WHAT DO I NEED: A completed application and verification of entire household income for the last 30 days. To be eligible, at least one member of the AG must be employed 20 hours per week minimum (not to be averaged). If during the 30 day period, a holiday or employment shutdown has occurred, the affected week(s) may be waived for consideration.

If the AG contains only one adult member and that person is receiving SSI, SSD or other documented disability payments, the work requirement shall be waived. If the AG contains two adults, one must be meeting the work requirement or both must be receiving documented disability payments.

If you are receiving Unemployment due to COVID-19, you will meet the work requirement.

Applications will not be accepted without all required documentation. 

• No face-to-face interview necessary. 

• WHEN & WHERE DO I SHOP? Each approved application will be assigned a shopping day (August 5th, 6th, 12th or 13th) at Ashland Wal-Mart from 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. Approved applicants will receive a voucher and shopping details including dates, times, and purchase guidelines. 

• Household income must be at or below the 200% federal poverty level: 

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