Frequently Asked Questions

Child Enrichment Services

Q: Do we accept the county vouchers?

A: Yes, we do

 

Q: How do you get a county voucher?

A: Come to our center and pick up childcare application voucher. Bring application to center and we help file. Please call Mari 440.387.6944

 

Rising Titans

Q: Who heads the Rising Titans Collaborative?

A: Neighborhood Alliance is the Lead agency, as they serve as the fiscal and employer agency out of all of the partners.

 

Q: How does funding work for the Rising Titans Collaborative?

A: We are solely funded by The United Way of Greater Lorain County.

 

Q: What is a Collaborative?

A: A group of partners in the community joining forces to work towards a common goal. (For ex. Rising Titans = Kindergarten Readiness in Lorain)

 

Q: Who heads the Rising Titans Collaborative?

A: Neighborhood Alliance is the Lead Agency, where they serve as the fiscal and employer agency out of all of the partners. The Coordinator of the Collaborative is a Neighborhood Alliance employee.

 

Q: How can I be a part of Rising Titans?

A: If you are in our Play Group or enrolled in a partner center and/or program, you are a Rising Titans family! If you would like to be involved in our programming or a partner center/program, please contact the Coordinator.

 

Path

Q: Does PATH just help with housing?

A: No, our main goal is to connect clients with mental health services. Should you have a qualifying mental illness then we can assess the different housing options you have.

 

Shelter and Emergency Services

Q: Do you help with Utilities and Rental/Deposits?

A: Yes, for the working individual that has had a life changing event or a crisis.

 

Q: How do we get into the shelter I’m homeless?

A: Contact the Coordinated Entry Line at 440-240-0455

 

Q: Do you accept donations?

A: Yes, gently used or new items such as blankets, towels, wash cloths or new items like deodorant, shampoo and conditioner.

 

Q: Do you accept used clothing donations?

A: No, we are not accepting used clothing donation at this time.

 

Q: Do you need more information that you didn’t find on this page?

A: Please call “211” for more information.

 

Family Enrichment Services

Q: Can Dads and Grandparents be in Help Me Grow Home Visiting too?

A: Yes, the program provides parenting support for the primary caregiver including Dads and Grandparents. (Well anyone who is a primary caregiver excluding Foster Parents who have received parenting support through other entities.)

 

Q: Do you offer parenting classes?

A: No. Help Me Grow Home Visiting is an ongoing parent support program provided in the homes of enrolled families, prenatal to 3 years of age. While we offer parenting education during the home visits, it is not a class nor are our services intended to be short-term.