Wayne County Committee Caring for Children & Adults

Wayne County Committee Caring for Children & Adults works to enhance the wellbeing of individuals with disabilities or other complex medical needs through personalized medical equipment, innovative technologies, and targeted financial assistance.

OUR FUNDING

PRIMARILY COVERS:

  • Medical equipment
  • Medical supplies
  • Services for individuals with physical or medical disabilities

GENERALLY DOES NOT COVER:

  • Surgery
  • Outstanding medical or hospital bills
  • Food

DOES NOT PAY FOR:

  • Medicaid spend downs
  • Insurance co-pays or deductibles

GUIDELINES

Must be a Wayne County resident for at least 90 days

Must have valid ID

Prescription assistance does not cover narcotics

Assistance is limited to once per calendar year

No co-pays, deductibles, or Medicaid spend downs

Client cannot have insurance that covers the need

Prescriptions are required for medication and equipment requests

HOW TO APPLY FOR ASSISTANCE

APPLICATIONS ARE REVIEWED BASED ON:

Financial Need

Alignment with our Mission

Availability of Funds

IF REQUESTING HELP WITH:

  • 1. Medical Supplies or Medications

    Please provide:

    • The exact item(s) needed
    • Who prescribed them
    • The cost

    Attach a prescription from your physician.

  • 2. Medical Equipment

    Please include:

    • A statement or prescription from your doctor explaining the medical reason(s) for the request.

Apply Today!

Groups and non-profits located in Wayne County, Ohio may also apply to the Wayne County Committee Caring for Children and Adults for support.

Deadline

The Wayne County Committee Caring for Children & Adults meets once a month.

Applications must be received by the 1st Thursday of the month to be considered that month.

Applications received after the 1st Thursday of the month will be reviewed at the following month's meeting.


Mail or deliver applications to:
United Way Wayne and Holmes Counties
215 S. Walnut St.

Wooster, OH 44691

Contact Us

We are happy to help answer any questions you may have.

Please complete the application as thoroughly as possible. Detailed information helps the Committee understand your needs and the type of assistance you are requesting. Be sure to include the specific amount of help you need.

AL & JUDY VAN WIE SCHOLARSHIP

The Wayne County Committee Caring for Children & Adults offers the Al and Judy Van Wie Scholarships to support students in Wayne County who have physical disabilities or debilitating diseases and wish to continue their education at a college or technical school. Scholarships are awarded for up to four years, provided the student continues to make progress toward a degree.


ELIGIBILITY:

  • Must be a Wayne County resident
  • Have a physical disability or debilitating disease
  • Demonstrate a commitment to advanced educational or vocational training
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