Phoenix Parent Project

Essential Information & Support

Curated links and contacts to empower parents and support our community.

Forms & Paperwork (For Parents)

This section includes links for state-level applications (which are managed at the county level) and a specific example of a medical release form from the local hospital system.

Child Care Assistance Application (PFCC)

What it is: This is the Ohio Benefits portal, where you can apply for Publicly Funded Child Care (PFCC) as well as other benefits (like SNAP food assistance, cash assistance, and Medicaid).

Medical Records Release Form

What it is: A form authorizing a healthcare provider to release your (or your child's) medical records. This example is from the Ashtabula County Medical Center (ACMC).

Official Info (Ashtabula County)

Here are the direct links for the county services mentioned.

County Children Services

What it is: The official site for Ashtabula County Children Services Board (ACCSB), which handles child welfare, foster care, and abuse/neglect reporting.

County Court System

What it is: The central portal for the various courts in Ashtabula County.

Expanded List of Essential Links

Here is a longer list of other official and support resources you might find useful.

County & State Services

  • Ashtabula County Dept. of Job & Family Services (ACJFS)
    Info: The main hub for all social service programs (food, medical, cash, child care, etc.).
    Link
  • Ashtabula County Health Department
    Info: For public health, clinics, and environmental health.
    Link
  • Vital Statistics (Birth/Death Certificates)
    Info: Handled by the county health department.
    Link
  • WIC Program (Women, Infants, & Children)
    Info: Nutrition assistance program for pregnant women, new mothers, and young children.
    Link
  • HEAP (Home Energy Assistance Program)
    Info: Provides assistance with home energy bills.
    Link
  • Ashtabula County Auditor
    Info: For property records, tax information, and maps.
    Link
  • Ashtabula County Board of Elections
    Info: For voter registration and election information.
    Link
  • Ohio BMV (Bureau of Motor Vehicles)
    Info: For driver's licenses, vehicle registration, and state IDs.
    Link

Community & Legal Support

  • Ashtabula County Community Action Agency (ACCAA)
    Info: Offers a wide range of services including housing, energy assistance, and early childhood education (Head Start).
    Link
  • Ohio Legal Help
    Info: A non-profit site providing free legal information and resources for common legal issues.
    Link
  • Ashtabula County District Library (ACDL)
    Info: Main public library system with branches in Ashtabula, Geneva, and Conneaut.
    Link

Key Partners & Contacts

  • Community Counseling Center
    A private non-profit behavioral health provider in Ashtabula, OH, offering mental health and substance misuse counseling, psychiatry services, crisis intervention, case management, and prevention programs.
    Phone: (440) 998-4210
    Website
  • Ohio Domestic Violence Network (ODVN)
    A statewide coalition dedicated to ending domestic violence and supporting survivors through housing assistance, legal aid, training, advocacy, and comprehensive resource provision.
    Website
  • HomeSafe (Phoenix Parent Project Initiative)
    An initiative focused on creating safe and supportive home environments, providing resources and guidance for families to build resilience and stability.
    View HomeSafe Resources

Court Forms & Legal Resources

Essential court forms and legal assistance for parents in Ashtabula and Lake Counties, and statewide.

Ashtabula County Court Forms

  • Ashtabula County Courts System - Court Forms
    Various court forms, including those for Juvenile Court and Domestic Relations. Find forms related to parentage, allocation of parental rights and responsibilities, and parenting time.
    Link to Forms
  • Ashtabula County, OH - Official Website - Online Legal Resources
    Offers links to standardized Ohio Supreme Court forms and local Ashtabula County forms for Domestic Relations. Includes links for establishing parentage of children, parenting plans, and shared parenting plans.
    Link to Legal Resources

Lake County Court Forms

  • Lake County Domestic Relations Court
    Handles cases involving divorce, dissolution, child custody, child support, and domestic violence. Their website has a "Forms & Filings" section.
    Link to Forms & Filings
  • Lake County Clerk of Courts
    Offers "Domestic Relations Approved Forms" and links to standardized forms from the Ohio Supreme Court.
    Link to Approved Forms
  • Lake County Juvenile Court
    Provides forms related to child custody and support, including Uniform Domestic Relations Forms such as the Parenting Proceeding Affidavit and forms for shared parenting plans.
    Link to Forms & Filings

State-Wide Legal Resources

  • Supreme Court of Ohio
    Provides standardized forms for termination of marriage, child support, and custody matters used across the state.
    Link to Standardized Forms
  • Ohio Legal Help
    A non-profit site providing free legal information, basic legal how-to's, and court forms, and can connect you with organizations that provide legal advice.
    Link to Ohio Legal Help