County ‘Pack to School’ program expands

VW County DJFS information

The Van Wert County Department of Job and Family Services announces the expansion of  ‘Pack to School’ through the 12th grade:

“Pack to School” provides a backpack containing many (not all) of the required school supplies for eligible children who will be in grades K-12 during the 2014-2015 school year. The deadline to apply for the program is July 11. Income eligible families currently receiving public assistance through Van Wert CDJFS should receive an application in the mail on or before June 23.

Application forms are available for other families wanting to participate in the program.   They must meet eligibility criteria, including residing in Van Wert County and earning less than the income guideline.

Parents of eligible children who have applied by the July 11 deadline will get a letter in the mail by August 9 providing information about when and where to pick up their child’s backpack and supplies.

Applications and additional information are available at the Job and Family Service Department front desk at 114 E. Main St. in Van Wert or by calling 419.238.5430, extension 0, to request information by mail.