The Wood County Department of Job and Family Services is now accepting applications for the K-12 Fitted for Success program for the 2021-2022 school year.
Five hundred children who live in Wood County will be provided with backpacks filled with grade appropriate school supplies and new shoes and socks.
Assistance with winter coats may also be provided based upon availability.
Assistance is provided on a first come/first serve basis. Proof of household income, birth certificates or other proof of citizenship and Social Security cards for all family members must be provided.
Families must have an income at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level to qualify. For a family of four, this is about $4,400 or less in gross income per month. The income amount varies based on family size.
Applications should be received by Aug. 6, 2021 but will be accepted until 500 children are approved.
Assistance will be distributed to approved families in August. Interested families may call 419-376-3488 or visit woodcountyjfs.com to request an application to be sent by mail. Applications are also available to print on the website or to pick up at WCDJFS 1928 E. Gypsy Lane Road Bowling Green.
Completed applications may be returned by mail or dropped off at the above address. The agency lobby is open Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and a secure outdoor dropbox is available 24/7.
