Presented by the American Red Cross in collaboration with Berea Children's Home and Family Services.
This program offers Life Skills and Nurse Assistant training to TANF eligible residents of Cuyahoga, Summit, Mahoning, Lorain, Medina, Portage, Ashtabula, Stark, Lake and Geauga counties.

The Berea Children's Home Family Services will provide a comprehensive continuum of services to TANF eligible clients. Services will begin at the time of recruitment in which clients' eligibility will be determined. Each client will receive an assessment that will include the completion of a psycho-social history, the Daniel Memorial Objective Assessment (Life Skill Assessment to determine strengths and weaknesses), a TABE (Test of Adult Basic Education) in order to evaluate his or her academic needs, and Self-Directed Search (Career Assessment). After they are assessed, each client will receive up to 45 hours of Life Skills. Our curriculum is based on "The New Making it on Your Own". The groups are a combination of Job Readiness including interviewing, resume writing and Life Skills including money management, goal setting and educational planning. Our program also provides Case Management services to support the clients through the Nurse Assistant Training Program and to help them secure employment. Our model provides 8-10 weeks of services to all the clients.

• Pregnant individuals
• Individuals with minor child(ren), including specified relatives, legal guardians, and legal custodiansIncome below 200% Federal Poverty Guidelines.
• Be US citizens or eligible aliens.
• Non-custodial parents.

To determine eligibility, you must provide the following documentation.

Proof of Income: Pay stubs from current employer, income tax documentation, or proof of receiving assistance. All eligible applicants must fall below the 200% Federal Poverty Guidelines. See chart below: (Income from child support or SSI is excluded).

Proof of Residency: Copy of Driver’s License or State ID, AND rent, mortgage statements, or utility bill.

Proof of U.S. Citizenship: Copy of applicant’s birth certificate and/or social security card or Green Card.

Proof of Family: Children’s social security cards AND birth certificates. Other identifying information such as baptismal records or adoption records may be accepted.

Non Custodial Parents: Proof of paternity.

If you do not qualify for the NEO-NAT program, CLICK HERE for other financial aid options.

If you would like additional information, please call (216) 373-3568 or (866) 901-2170.