Bridging the Gap

About the Program

Category: Human Services (Best in Category)

Year: 2009

Bridging the Gap is an initiative, funded through Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) dollars, that connects eligible Summit County citizens with cost saving programs, services, and resources. In an effort to link citizens to the cost saving opportunities, the County Executive directed his Department of Communications to implement a county-wide public information campaign and a series of supporting community forums. Programs that the county offers through the TANF project include cash benefits, child care, employment resources, kinship care, repairs and expenses, and supportive services.