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    • PROTECTIVE SERVICES
      • Reporting Abuse
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    • PREVENTION SERVICES
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    • FOSTER CARE INFORMATION
      • General Information
      • Inquire More Information
      • Certification & Pre-Service Foster Parent Training
      • Ongoing Training Schedule
      • Ohio Information About Foster Care
    • KINSHIP INFORMATION
      • Kinship Services
      • Ohio Information About Kinship Care
    • ADOPTION INFORMATION
      • General Information
      • Inquire More Information
      • Certification & Pre-Service Foster Parent Training
      • Adoptable Children
      • Ohio Information About Adoption
  • VOLUNTEER
    • VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
      • Overview
      • Closet of Hope
      • Traditional Christmas Project
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      • Tutoring Program
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  • COMMUNITY EDUCATION
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      • Child Abuse Prevention Resources
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      • Request a Training

INDEPENDENT LIVING & YOUNG ADULT SERVICES

INDEPENDENT LIVING SERVICES

 

Any youth 16 and older in the agency’s custody will receive Independent Living (IL) services. If a youth is in the agency’s custody when they turn 18, or is between the ages of 18-21, and meet specific criteria, they are eligible to receive Young Adult Services (YAS).

About Independent Living
Independent Living Skills Toolkit

Events

 

Independent Living and Young Adult Classes are held every Summer.

YOUNG ADULT SERVICES

 

Young Adult Services (YAS) may include assistance in making referrals for necessary services or having more ongoing involvement with a WCCSB case worker. Please contact the YAS case worker at WCCSB to determine what services are right for you. You will be required to sign a Post-18 Agreement if you wish to work voluntarily with WCCSB.

Services

Services available for Young Adult Services (YAS):

  • Academic support / Post-secondary educational support and financial assistance
  • Career Preparation
  • Employment/Vocational Assistance
  • Budgetary and Financial Assistance
  • Housing and Home Management
  • Health Education
  • Mentoring
  • Room and Board Financial Assistance

YAS RESOURCES

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COMMUNITY ACTION

Dedicates its resources to serving low-income populations through a network of supportive services.
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MEDICAID

Medicaid insurance is available for all young adults up to 21 years old
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OHIO EDUCATION & TRAINING VOUCHER PROGRAM

Funding is available for young adults looking to go to college
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TRI-COUNTY EDUCATIONAL SERVICE CENTER

Offering a variety of services through their WIA youth programming (Contact Jeff at 330-345-6711)
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UNITED WAY OF WAYNE & HOLMES COUNTIES

A free community service to get information about social, health and government resources
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WAYNE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF JOB & FAMILY SERVICES

Assists with various services like health, victim's assistance, employment & financial assistance
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WAYNE METROPOLITAN HOUSING AUTHORITY

Assists in locating and maintaining YAS housing
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CHAFFEE FUNDING

Funding is available for those seeking financial assistance with any of the aforementioned services

CONTACT

 

If you would like additional information about the Independent Living and Young Adult Services program, please call Wayne County Children Services and ask for an IL or YAS caseworker.

WAYNE COUNTY CHILDREN SERVICES

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2534 Burbank Road
Wooster, Ohio 44691    
Phone:(330)345-5340
Fax:
(330)345-7082
Business Hours:
Mon-Fri: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES | ABOUT | CONTACT
Copyright © Wayne County Children Services. All Rights Reserved.

WAYNE COUNTY CHILDREN SERVICES


2534 Burbank Road
Wooster, Ohio 44691
 Phone: (330) 345-5340
Fax: (330) 345-7082
Business Hours:
Mon-Fri: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES | ABOUT | CONTACT
Copyright © Wayne County Children Services. All Rights Reserved.

INFORMATION

Agency Overview

  • Board of Directors
    • Board of Directors & Subcommittee Meetings

History

Leadership & Staff

Annual Reports

Agency Statistics

Agency Complaint Form

PROTECTIVE SERVICES

Reporting Abuse

Emergency Assistance

Intake Services

Child Abuse & Neglect Training for Day Care Providers

PREVENTION SERVICES

Family Services

Kinship Services

Independent Living & Young Adult Services

VISITATION INFORMATION

Visitation Guidelines

FOSTER CARE INFORMATION

General Information

Inquire More Information

Certification & Pre-Service Foster Parent Training

Ongoing Foster Parent Training Schedule

Ohio Information About Foster Care

KINSHIP INFORMATION

Kinship Services

Ohio Information About Kinship Care

ADOPTION INFORMATION

General Information

Inquire More Information

Certification & Pre-Service Foster Parent Training

Adoptable Children

Ohio Information About Adoption

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Overview

Closet of Hope

Traditional Christmas Project

Shop with a Hero Project

Tutoring Program

Mentoring Program

RESOURCES

Child Abuse Prevention Resources

Community Resources

Request a Training

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