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Lorain County awards TANF subgrants for school clothing, aims to serve 2,800+ children

5125731 · July 2, 2025
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Job and Family Services presented and the board approved three subgrant agreements using TANF funds to provide shoes, jackets and clothing for eligible children; staff said last year’s program served 2,813 children and vendors chosen are local and include shoppers to assist families.

The Lorain County Board of Commissioners authorized three subgrant agreements under the county’s TANF-funded clothing, shoes and jacket program for school-aged children.

Chris Cabot, director of Job and Family Services, told the board the county contracted with three vendors — Horizon Education Centers (the largest award), Tower Educational Consulting Group and El Centro — to…

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