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Home-Based Support & Education

April 25, 2018/in Montgomery, Pregnancy & Parenting Services /by atomic

ParentLink

Home-Based Support & Education for Young Parents

To learn more about the home-based parenting support available to you, please CLICK here.

Parenting Services Inquiry Form

If you would like someone from Catholic Social Services' parenting services team to get in touch with you, please provide us with the information below. We will contact you within two business days or less.
  • These are the counties our parenting support team can serve.
  • Please enter a number greater than or equal to 0.


Taking care of a child can be confusing and difficult. If you’re struggling to manage your new life as a parent or parent-to-be, you might benefit from working with a professional family life coach from Catholic Social Services.

Our home visiting services are free and available to young moms and dads. If you’re expecting a child or you’re the parent of a child who has not yet started kindergarten, you’re eligible to participate.

Our goal is to provide education and support to help pregnant and parenting young people gain confidence as you work to raise a healthy, happy child and take care of your own well-being at the same time.

Catholic Social Services’ home visiting services include:

  • Assessment of your individual needs
  • Home-based parenting preparation and education incorporating the Nurturing Parenting curriculum
  • One-on-one support as you gain the skills and knowledge to become a nurturing parent
  • Help with setting and prioritizing parenting and personal goals
  • Support and advocacy to help you meet your goals
  • Career development support
  • Referrals to the local network of helping services

Services are available to mothers and fathers, regardless of whether you’re living together as a couple or co-parenting from separate households.

Eligibility


Our home-based parent education services are available to residents of Auglaize, Darke, Greene, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Preble, and Shelby Counties. Call us to see if you meet program eligibility guidelines.

Contact


For more information, please call (937) 299-LINK / 299-5465.

Location


Services are provided at the client’s home.

Program staff are based at our Center for Families in Dayton and at our Northern Counties Office in Sidney.

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Services for Older Adults

April 25, 2018/in Programs & Services, Top Level Program Category /by atomic

Services for Older Adults

COVID-19 UPDATE

The Ohio Department of Aging has announced a free, daily check-in by phone service for Ohio’s older residents to ensure their well-being amid the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) public health emergency and beyond. The “Staying Connected” service is open to Ohio residents age 60 or older who have a valid phone number. Those living alone in the community are encouraged to consider enrolling. Learn more or sign up at  www.aging.ohio.gov/stayingconnected.

For many older adults, being able to remain in their own homes and maintain their independence is essential to their feelings of well-being. Unfortunately, for those without solid support systems or those living in more isolated areas, “aging in place” can be challenging.

Lack of access to services, safety concerns and loneliness are among the problems that can force these individuals into nursing homes when it isn’t really medically necessary and they would prefer to stay at home.

Catholic Social Services’ Northern Counties office in Sidney is the base of operations for several programs serving this vulnerable population. We also have the Life Essentials guardianship and “Chums” programs based in Dayton.

Senior Outreach

Long Term Support Services

Assisted Living

Guardianship Services

Chums Program

Prescription Drug Cost Savings

FoodSource

Resources & Information for Seniors

Information for Providers

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Supervised Visitation

April 25, 2018/in Assists Children, Montgomery, Supervised Visitation & Exchange, Top Level Program Category /by atomic

Supervised Visitation


Referral and Application Forms


  • Referral Form

  • Application for Supervised Parenting Time

  • Application for Supervised Exchanges


After going through the Council on Accreditation (COA) review process for the first time in 2017, Erma’s House was held up as “a model for other organizations.”

In a perfect world, parents would never need to have supervised visitation with their children. But sometimes, in addition to losing custody, parents are deemed — by the courts, safety net professionals, children’s services, and sometimes even by themselves — as not being in a good place to spend unsupervised time with their own children.

As these parents work to remediate their personal issues, it remains important for them to retain, and perhaps repair, their relationship with their children in a safe, monitored and judgement-free environment. In Montgomery County, Catholic Social Services’ supervised visitation program has been meeting that need since 1997 at Erma’s House Family Visitation Center.


Frequently Asked Questions


Why would someone need supervised visitation?

The need for supervised visitation may be due to issues related to divorce or separation, protection or restraining orders between parties, child abuse or neglect issues, safety concerns or other issues where a neutral setting can increase a family’s level of comfort or safety. Supervised visitation provides an opportunity for children to maintain relationships with their noncustodial parents while these issues are being resolved.

What services are available at Erma’s House?

Located just a few minutes south of downtown Dayton, Erma’s House Family Visitation Center offers a warm, friendly atmosphere where children can spend time with their noncustodial parents.

Erma’s House was created to assist families who have difficulty interacting in an appropriate, non-threatening manner. This comfortable, home-like setting is a safe, structured, neutral alternative to unsupervised visits. The facility and its “house rules” are structured to provide safety to both the children and the parents/guardians.

Supervised Visits / Parenting Time
Visits between children and their noncustodial parents are closely observed by trained visitation monitors who document activities and who will intervene, if necessary, to ensure the physical or emotional safety of the child.

Supervised Exchanges
Exchanges are for parents who do not require supervised visitation, but who need to be able to make the exchange without interacting with the other parent. The exchange is monitored by a visitation supervisor.

When are these services available?

Erma’s House hosts supervised visits on Wednesday and Thursday evenings and on Sunday afternoons. Most visits last one to two hours, and a variety of toys, games and activities are available for families’ use during visits.

Supervised exchanges are offered on Wednesday evenings, Fridays and Sundays, every other week.

The scheduling of visitations and exchanges is managed by the staff of Erma’s House, with input from the parents/guardians.

Who supervises the visits?

Erma’s House has staff, volunteers and interns who are thoroughly trained to monitor and document each visit, as well as to appropriately intervene if necessary. Their primary concern is ensuring the safety and well-being of everyone using the center.

How do families gain access to Erma’s House?

To utilize the services at Erma’s House, a family must be referred by a third party such as Montgomery County Children Services, a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA), a guardian ad litem (GAL), a mental health professional or social worker, or the family or criminal courts.

At least one of the parents/guardians must live in Montgomery County.

How do children benefit from supervised visitation?

It allows the children to maintain a relationship with both of their parents, something that is generally found to be an important factor in the positive adjustment to family dissolution.

It allows them to anticipate the visits without the stress of worrying about what is going to happen, and to enjoy them in a safe, comfortable environment without having to be put in the middle of their parents’ conflict and/or other problems.

How do custodial parents benefit from supervised visitation?

You do not have to communicate or have contact with a person with whom you are in conflict or by whom you might be frightened or intimidated. The arrangements can be made by a neutral party, and there does not have to be contact between the parents/guardians before, during, or after the visits.

You can relax and feel comfortable allowing your child to have contact with the other parent, and you can get some valuable time to yourself.

How do non-custodial parents benefit from supervised visitation?

You can be sure that your contact with your children does not have to be interrupted, regardless of any personal or interpersonal problems you may be having.

If allegations have been made against you, which is often the case when supervision is ordered, you can visit without fear of any new accusations because there is someone present who can verify what happened during your time together. When using a professional service like Erma’s House, you can also be assured that the supervisors are neutral and objective.

What is the history of Erma’s House?

The original Erma’s House facility was next door to the current location at CSSMV’s Center for Families.

The Montgomery County Child Protection Task Force was convened in 1993 by the Board of County Commissioners in response to the community’s growing concern about child protection issues. In February of 1995, their year-long study resulted in a 90-page report titled “A Community That Supports Families and Protects Children.” Based on the 56 recommendations in the report, a Child Protection Work Group was formed and began working toward the establishment of a Family Visitation Center.

Enter Catholic Social Services of the Miami Valley. With collaboration and support from community partners such as Miami Valley Hospital, Junior League of Dayton, Montgomery County Domestic Relations Court, Dayton Municipal Court, Montgomery County Juvenile Court, Montgomery County Children Services, the Board of MRDD (now known as the Montgomery County Board of Developmental Disabilities Services), the City of Dayton, the University of Dayton, and other social service agencies, Catholic Social Services was approached to operate the new family visitation center. An advisory board from the community partners was formed to assist in developing policies and procedures, house rules, set-up details, and furnishings.

The intent was to design a program to establish a safe, home-like environment where children could visit with their non-residential parents in an atmosphere conducive to a nurturing interchange between the parent and child.

When Erma’s House Family Visitation Center opened in 1997, its home was the building on Brown Street that had housed Womanline, an organization dedicated to counseling and helping women since 1971. (Womanline had moved to a new location.) Nine years later, in August of 2006, Erma’s House relocated to the new Catholic Social Services Center for Families at 1046 Brown Street, where it operates today.

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SUPERVISED VISITS AT ERMA’S HOUSE IN 2020



Eligibility


Families must be referred to Erma’s House by a third party such as Montgomery County Children Services, a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA), a guardian ad litem (GAL), a mental health professional or social worker, or the family or criminal courts. At least one of the child’s parents/guardians must live in Montgomery County.

Contact


For more information about Erma’s House, call (937) 586-9586.

Location


Erma’s House
CSSMV Center for Families
1046 Brown Street
Dayton, Ohio 45409

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Pregnancy & Parenting Support

April 25, 2018/in Assists Children, Auglaize, Champaign, Darke, Greene, Logan, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Preble, Programs & Services, Shelby, Top Level Program Category /by atomic

Pregnancy & Parenting Support

Discovering that you’re pregnant can be one of the most joyful moments of a person’s life. But even the most enthusiastic new parents may be unprepared — emotionally, financially, and educationally — for the joy, challenges, and occasional heartbreak of parenthood.

This is why Catholic Social Services is committed to providing a continuum of exceptional programs to support mothers and fathers throughout their experience. CSSMV’s programs can help young, first-time, or struggling parents successfully make the journey from pregnancy to a healthy birth to effective parenting. We also provide support for adoptive parents and kinship caregivers, to assist with the special challenges these situations can present.

Kinship & Adoption Navigators

Community Health Navigators

Home-Based Support & Education

Teen Parents Learn

Parenting & Co-Parenting Classes

Post-Adoption Support Services

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Refugee Resettlement

April 25, 2018/in Assists Children, Programs & Services, Refugee Resettlement, Top Level Program Category /by atomic

Refugee Resettlement

& Self-Sufficiency Services


Among Catholic Social Services’ programs, refugee resettlement has the most dramatic and immediate impact on the lives of those served. With remarkable strength and perseverance, these men, women and children have fled their homes to undertake the long journey to escape persecution, war and violence. On average, refugees wait 10 years before they are relocated to a new country. They are met at the airport after an exhausting trip that may have spanned several continents. They often have little in the way of personal effects after years in refugee camps. They are strangers in a strange land, but they have hope for a new, better life.

Official refugee status is conferred through the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), and is just one of many steps in a long and complex process. By the time refugees arrive in Dayton, Ohio, they have been through a rigorous vetting process that typically takes 18 to 24 months.


Frequently Asked Questions


Where does CSSMV fit into the resettlement process?

Individuals granted refugee status overseas by the Bureau of Population Refugee and Migration and U.S. Department of Homeland Security are admitted to the U.S. for resettlement. National voluntary resettlement agencies, such as the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) and their affiliates, are guided by the U.S. Department of State to provide resettlement services that will help refugees gain self-sufficiency as quickly as possible after arrival in the United States.

As an affiliate of Catholic Charities USA and USCCB, Catholic Social Services of the Miami Valley’s refugee resettlement program is the portal for refugee resettlement services in the greater Dayton area.

Newly arrived refugees in Dayton receive supportive services from CSSMV’s refugee resettlement program for placement in initial furnished housing, a cultural orientation overview, employment assistance and linkage to community resources such as referrals to ESOL services and medical services.

Where do the refugees come from?

In 2021, new arrivals being resettled in Dayton came from…

  • Afghanistan (57%)
  • Democratic Republic of Congo (38%)
  • Sudan (3%)
  • Eritrea (1%)
  • Iraq (1%)
  • Uganda (1%)

How many refugees does CSSMV resettle in Dayton?

In 2021, we provided services to 589 individuals. Of those, 238 were new arrivals.

What’s the difference between an immigrant and a refugee?

The biggest difference between the two is in their reason for coming to the U.S. Refugees are FORCED to flee their home country, while immigrants CHOOSE to move to a new country.

The United Nations and the United States allow refugees to have protected status. The U.S. permits them to be here through a special visa. They are then expected to get their green card within a year and apply for citizenship after five years.

Are refugees undocumented immigrants?

No.

To be officially classified as a refugee, a person has to flee his or her native country and apply to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) for protection and refugee status. There are many subsequent steps before a refugee ever gets to the United States, including extensive vetting by the U.S. government agencies.

By the time they get here, they have been through an 18-24 month screening process and are legally authorized to be resettled in this country. Refugees are subject to the highest level of security checks of any category of traveler to the United States.

What about all the refugees arriving by boat in European countries?

Those individuals and families have fled their home countries, but when they arrive in Europe they are officially undocumented and do not have refugee status.

How can I help?

Thanks for asking!

If you are a local employer or landlord interested in working with us, please call (937) 223-7217 and ask for the Refugee Resettlement department.

For information about our current volunteer and donation needs, please visit the You Can Help section of this website.

What does CSSMV do to help refugees arriving in Dayton?


HOUSING

Volunteers play a key role in getting housing units ready for arriving refugee families. Here, a bunk bed is being assembled.

When our refugee resettlement team is notified that a new arrival is scheduled, the most urgent priority is to make sure that a (minimally) furnished housing unit will be ready for them when they get here. Volunteers assist with the preparations, from assembling and making the beds to stocking the kitchen.

If you are a Dayton-area landlord who would like to learn more about providing housing for refugee individuals and families, please call our resettlement team at (937) 223-7217 ext. 2167.

CULTURAL ORIENTATION

Imagine being forced to leave your home and move to another country. You have little or no choice in choosing the country you’re going to, and you don’t know the language or what the culture is like. Your job skills may not be transferable to the local economy where you’re going. Even the food is completely foreign to you.

This is just the tip of the iceberg for many refugees arriving in Dayton. Part of CSSMV’s job is to help new arrivals become familiar with things like the public school system, transportation systems, shopping centers, local currency, budgeting, and strange new social norms.

Many of our new arrivals are multi-lingual, but English may not be one of the languages they know. And some are illiterate, even in their primary languages. Linking adults and children with ESOL classes (English for Speakers of Other Languages) and school-based resources is one of our first steps.

The goal is to help refugee individuals and families assimilate into our community while maintaining their own culture and heritage.

EMPLOYMENT

For refugees, employment is a vital step toward achieving self-sufficiency. New arrivals are eager to build strong foundations for themselves and their families here in the Miami Valley.

Refugees are legally allowed to work immediately upon their arrival in the United States. Our refugee resettlement team works with each individual to assess their existing skills, help them with resumes and job applications, provide job readiness training, and help manage expectations.

We also work closely with local employers, to match job skills to the employers’ needs and help ensure a positive experience for the business as well as the new employee.

Our program boasts an high employment rate within the first year of resettlement. That means within about six to nine months, most people are entering their first job after coming to Dayton. And it takes about that much time — six months of English classes, six months of employment and job skills training. We also see many of the refugees taking the same paths that many American-born citizens do, seeking job upgrades after a year and attaining second employment.

If you are a Dayton-area employer who would like to learn more about hiring refugees, call (937) 223-7217 and ask to talk with a refugee employment specialist.

“Attracting capable, reliable workers is a significant challenge and we are thrilled that we have been able to support the refugee community while at the same time meeting the needs of Dayton’s employers.”    — Tom Maher, President & CEO, Manpower of Dayton

COMMUNITY RESOURCES

While each person’s needs are unique, there are key types of community resources that are beneficial to most of the individuals and families we serve. Our refugee resettlement team has worked diligently to build great relationships with local partners and help them understand how to best serve this vulnerable population. Our case managers connect their clients directly with the appropriate community resources to assist with things like:

  • Medical care and establishing a medical home
  • Mental health and trauma counseling
  • Job skills training
  • Tutoring for children and adults
  • School enrollment
  • Case planning for self-sufficiency



UNHCR, the United Nations’ refugee agency, tracks data about refugees and other displaced people worldwide.

Learn More

Eligibility


Refugees are referred to CSSMV for relocation in Dayton after going through an extensive process that includes review by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the U.S. State Department.

Contact


For information about our refugee resettlement program, call (937) 223-7217.

Location


CSSMV Refugee Resettlement
Center for Families
1046 Brown Street
Dayton, Ohio 45409

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RideLink Call Center

April 25, 2018/in Champaign, Darke, Logan, Miami, Mobility Management, Preble, Shelby /by atomic

RideLink

Connecting Individuals to Transportation Options


Are you in need of transportation to a doctor’s appointment but don’t know who to call? Are you running low on groceries but you don’t have reliable transportation? Is your prescription ready to be picked up at the pharmacy, but you have no way to get there?

Your link to safe, reliable and affordable transportation begins with RideLink. When you call RideLink at (833) 289-0227 ext.1195 , our staff will link you to the transportation provider that best meets your needs.

The RideLink call center is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (excluding major holidays). Callers are encouraged to plan ahead, as 24-hour notice is required for most transportation providers.

The RideLink program has been made possible by an Ohio Coordination Grant from the Ohio Department of Transportation, and serves Champaign, Darke, Logan, Miami, Preble and Shelby Counties.


Frequently Asked Questions


Will RideLink send someone to pick me up?

No, we do not provide transportation. RideLink “links” you with transportation providers who best meet your individual needs according to desired service, location, and ability to pay.

When you call our toll-free number, you will receive a list of transportation options for medical and non-medical appointments in Champaign, Darke, Logan, Miami, Preble, and Shelby Counties. Some providers can also transport to Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, and even locations in Indiana. You will be asked several questions in order to link you with providers that best meet your needs.

In most cases, after we give you the information, you are responsible for calling the provider to schedule your own trip. We can assist you in making that call if you have limited resources or an inability to connect with the transportation provider.

What will it cost me to use RideLink?

There is no cost for the call or the information we provide.  There may be a fee for transportation services depending on the provider you choose.

Do you have "preferred" providers that you recommend?

Our goal is to give you as many options as possible. When you call RideLink, you will be asked several questions in order to link you with providers that best meet your needs.

We do not recommend one provider over another.  It is still your choice of what provider to contact once you have the information.

What are you doing to make more options available?

While RideLink has indeed helped individuals find rides, it has also become clear that there just aren’t enough resources for many of the callers.

“The Federal Transit Administration requires agencies getting funds to have transportation plans,” says CSSMV Mobility Manger Michelle Caserta-Bixler. With that goal in mind, Caserta-Bixler is now also serving as the Mobility Manager for Shelby, Darke and Champaign Counties, working with community stakeholders to update transportation plans. She is also working with the Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission (MVRPC) to address the challenges of transportation for the elderly and disabled across a nine-county region.

What if I feel I’ve been discriminated against by RideLink?

Any person who believes she or he has been discriminated against on the basis of race, color, or national origin by Catholic Social Services of the Miami Valley may file a Title VI complaint by completing and submitting the agency’s Title VI Complaint Form. The Agency investigates complaints received no more than 180 days after the alleged incident.

CLICK HERE for the complaint procedure and form.


“RideLink has been a vital tool in gathering data about the transportation situation and the lack of affordable and available options. With data, we can work to effect change,” says CSSMV Mobility Manager Michelle Caserta-Bixler.


Made possible by a grant from the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT), RideLink has uncovered gaping holes in the transportation scenario and provided CSSMV with opportunities to help improve the system.

Eligibility


The RideLink call center serves adult residents of Champaign, Darke, Logan, Miami, Preble and Shelby Counties.

Contact


The call center is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Call (833) 289-0227 ext 1195.

Location


Northern Counties Office
100 S. Main Avenue, Suite 101
Sidney, Ohio 45365

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Our Counseling Team

February 19, 2018/in Auglaize, Available To Residents, Champaign, Darke, Greene, Logan, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Preble, Professional Counseling, Shelby, Specialized Counseling /by Andrea Skrlac

Our Counseling Team


Dayton Counseling Center

Cheryl Lobbestael-Griffin, LISW-S, BCN


Years in Practice:  20+ years

Population:  Adults, children, families and groups

Specialties:  Anxiety, depression, PTSD, complex trauma, adoption related issues, Reactive Attachment Disorder

Therapeutic Approach: Psychodynamic, mindfulness, trauma informed, attachment therapies, cognitive approaches

Degree:  MSW from University of Michigan

Licensing: Licensed Independent Social Work, with supervisory credentials (LISW-S) Certified in EEG-Neurofeedback (BCN)

Licensed by: Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board


Sidney Counseling Center

Larry G. Grisby, MS, LPC


Years in Practice:  2 years

Population: Children, adolescents, and adults

Specialties:  Children and adolescents, especially those with criminal records; disabled population

Degrees: BS in Psychology from Morehead University; MS in Criminal Justice from Tiffin University; MS in Mental Health Counseling from Wright State University

Licensing:  Licensed Professional Counselor

Licensed by:  Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board


Dayton Counseling Center

Lisa A. Schauer, LPCC


Years of Practice:  11 years

Population: Adults, Couples, Adolescents 16 yrs. and above

Specialties:  Community medical and behavioral health integration, victims of domestic violence, planning and linking to community resources, depression, anxiety

Therapy Approach:  Client Centered, Solution Focused, Cognitive-Behavioral, Psycho-Educational

Licensing:  Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, Licensed Social Worker

Licensed by: Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board


Sidney Counseling Center

Bonnie Ihle, MS, LPCC


Years in practice:  4+ years

Population: Children, adolescents, adults, families, developmentally disabled and veterans

Specialties:  Depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, anger concerns, PTSD, trauma informed care, marriage and couples

Degree:  MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Wright State University

Licensing:  Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)

Licensed by:  Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board


Dayton Counseling Center

Denetta Harris, MSW, LSW, CATP


Years in Practice:  Since 2009

Population:  Adults, children, families, and groups

Specialties:  Children, families, trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and assessment

Therapeutic Approach: Psychodynamic, mindfulness, trauma informed, attachment therapies, cognitive behavioral approaches

Degree:  MSW from University of Cincinnati

Licensing: Licensed Social Worker

Licensed by: Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board for the State of Ohio

Additional Credentials: Certified Child and Adolescent Trauma Professional (CATP)


Sidney Counseling Center

Michelle Paulus, MS, LPCC-S


Years in Practice:  20+ years practice working with children, couples, families, individuals, and developmentally disabled population

Specialties:  Treatment of emotional and social issues, depression, anxiety, trauma, and adjustment issues; focus on mental and developmentally disabled individuals, marriage and couples issues, spirituality, early childhood intervention, and parenting skills

Degrees: AA in Communication from Sinclair College, BA in Psychology from University of Dayton, MSEd in Social Agency Counseling from University of Dayton, and Post Graduate in Clinical Counseling from University of Dayton

Licensing:  Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, with supervisory credentials (LPCC-S)

Licensed by:  Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board


Dayton Counseling Center

Shelia Wright Davis, Office Support Manager


Shelia has been with the Dayton Counseling Center since 1980– an incredible 41 years! When you visit or call the Dayton location, Shelia is the friendly face (or voice) who will greet you, help answer your questions about our services, and set you up with an appointment with a counselor who best meets your needs.

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Utility Assistance

January 16, 2018/in Available To Residents, Family Stabilization & Support, Montgomery, Poverty Alleviation Services, Programs & Services /by atomic

Neighbors Helping Neighbors

Utility Assistance Program


Neighbors Helping Neighbors is a great program because it benefits the working poor. If an obstacle gets in their way, we’re here to help them get through it. This is a great safety net to help them remain afloat during tough times.

Mary Reid, MSSA, LISW-SCSSMV Director of Social Services (Dayton)

Neighbors Helping Neighbors is Catholic Social Services’ utility assistance program. The idea is that people who can normally make ends meet sometimes fall behind financially due to unusual and unexpected circumstances. 

At this time, this program can only assist households in these seven zip codes: 45402, 45403, 45405, 45406, 45417, 45426 and 45428.

The Neighbors Helping Neighbors (NHN) program can provide limited funds for households that are unable to pay the bill for their electric, gas or water service, and who will be able to get financially back on track with just this small bit of assistance.

Those seeking help call the NHN hotline and go through a screening process to see if they qualify for the program. If approved, they come to CSSMV and work with a case manager to set financial goals and a household budget. The intent is for the client to continue making financial progress beyond the month of the utility assistance.



How to Apply for Assistance:

The first criterion for eligibility is that you must live in one of the following Dayton (Ohio) zip codes: 45402, 45403, 45405, 45406, 45417, 45426 or 45428.

Screening calls are accepted on Mondays only, from 8:30 a.m. until appointments for the week have been filled. (This usually happens very quickly.) The number to call is (937) 223-7217 ext.1102. Walk-ins are not accepted.

During this time, calls are answered live by program screening staff. There is no option for callers to leave a message. If you get a busy signal, keep calling back. If necessary, you can try again the following week.

Appointments for the week are filled on a first-come, first-served basis, for those who meet the eligibility criteria for the program. Holidays and funding variation may impact scheduling; changes in the schedule will be posted in the recorded message you’ll hear when you call.

Eligibility


Neighbors Helping Neighbors serves residents of seven zip codes in the City of Dayton: 45402, 45403, 45405, 45406, 45417, 45426 and 45428.

For a screening to see if you meet financial guidelines, please call.

Contact


Screening calls are accepted on Mondays only, from 8:30 until appointments for the week have been filled. This happens very quickly. Call (937) 223-7217 ext.1102. Walk-ins are NOT accepted.

Location


Catholic Social Services
Eckerle Administration Center
922 W. Riverview Avenue
Dayton, Ohio 45402

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FoodSource

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FoodSource

Staff in our Northern Counties office launched FoodSource as a small pilot program in 2017.

Managed in cooperation with the Shared Harvest Food Bank and the Western Ohio Foodbank, the program helps meet the food insecurity challenges of isolated, low-income seniors. Once a month, 40-pound boxes of staple food items are delivered to people in need in Darke, Shelby and Miami Counties.

At this time, the program serves individuals over the age of 60 who are isolated. An assessment is completed to determine need and slot availability.


Aging in Place reports that seniors being hungry is a nationwide epidemic. Read more on their website.

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CSSMV’s experience operating their Choice Food Pantry in Dayton, along with their experience serving seniors in the rural counties, makes them a perfect partner for Shared Harvest to meet the growing number of people who are experiencing food insecurity in rural communities.

Tina OssoExecutive Director, Shared Harvest Foodbank

Eligibility


At this time, FoodSource is operating as a small pilot program in Darke, Shelby and Miami Counties. The program is for low-income individuals over the age of 60 who are isolated. An assessment is completed to determine need and slot availability.

Contact


For more information about FoodSource, call our Sidney office at (937) 498-4593.

Location


FoodSource is based in our Northern Counties Office in Sidney, Ohio. Services are provided directly to clients in their homes.

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Family Stabilization & Support

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Family Stabilization & Support



Frequently Asked Questions


Do you accept walk-ins?

We only accept walk-ins on Mondays between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon, on a first-come, first-served basis.

We do NOT accept walk-ins for utility assistance; CLICK HERE for more information.

In general, we recommend that you make an appointment so that a case manager can have ample time to spend with you and help you with your needs. This also allows the case manager to plan ahead for your visit, and have relevant information and materials ready for you when you arrive.

Do you provide financial assistance?

The only financial assistance we are able to provide is limited utility assistance through our Neighbors Helping Neighbors program. (CLICK HERE for more information.)

Can you help me create a household budget?

Yes! We believe that financial empowerment is an incredibly important goal for our FSS clients. This may or may not be one of the first steps in your case management plan, depending on your unique situation.

What are "Budget Bucks"?

Individuals who attend our FSS classes, information sessions and other events earn Budget Bucks for each session they attend. You can redeem your Budget Bucks at the “Budget Bucks Boutique” for various household and personal items such as cooking utensils, towels, and jewelry.

The goal of our Family Stabilization & Support (FSS) program is to help our clients escape the vicious cycle of poverty by building on their own strengths and their aspirations for themselves and their families.

Many of the people we serve struggle with unemployment or underemployment, lack of education and job skills, poor health and nutrition, lack of access to transportation, and unstable housing situations. Some have a background of multi-generational poverty, while others have experienced a series of life events that have taken their lives in the wrong direction. Our job is to help them identify and set realistic goals that will allow them to take positive steps toward making a better life for themselves and their families.

Clients who choose to work one-on-one with our FSS case managers might receive help identifying the next steps to improve their employment or housing situation, continuing their education, or learning to set and follow a budget. Our case managers also utilize the Ohio Benefit Bank to connect families and individuals to benefits for which they are eligible. Sometimes for a person who is feeling overwhelmed by problems and challenges, the first step is simply figuring out where to start.

Recognizing that a group setting can sometimes be less intimidating for clients, the FSS team also offers a variety of resource event sessions focusing on topics such as wellness and stress management, financial empowerment, health and nutrition.


Resources offered through FSS include:


Utility Assistance

Families Forward at Kiser Elementary

Eligibility


There are no specific eligibility criteria to participate in the FSS program. Prospective clients just need to be able to meet with a case manager at our W. Riverview Avenue location.

Contact


For more information about available services or to schedule an appointment, call (937) 223-7217 ext.1116 and leave a message. A case manager will call you back as quickly as possible.

Location


Eckerle Administration Center
922 W. Riverview Avenue
Dayton, Ohio 45402

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