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Lima/Allen Council on Community Affairs offers a variety of services to the underprivileged people of Lima, Ohio, and surrounding areas. It provides primary health, dental and mental health services to low-income citizens. It offers assistance in enrolling families on the State Child Health Insurance Program. Lima/Allen Council on Community Affairs offers a variety of community service, such as down payment assistance, child care, energy assistance, early head start, fair housing, family violence prevention, head start, home ownership and meditation. It provides computer classes to residents through a grant from the Ohio Community Computer Center Network. The organization offers head star program that provides comprehensive health, educational, nutritional and social services to low income preschool children. Its office is located in Lima, Ohio.

The Allen County Children Services Board is a county department that provides individual protection services related to abuse and neglect. Located in Lima, Ohio, the department also offers investigation, educational and advocacy services. In addition, the Allen County Children Services Board provides foster care, family aide and adoption services. The department s support services include administration, finance and management information. It additionally offers in-home and substitute care services to low-income families. The Allen County Children Services Board assesses allegations of possible abuse and neglect based on reports received from the community. The department s juvenile justice unit provides counseling and training-related services.

The Erie Huron Counties Community Action Commission, located in Sandusky, Ohio, is a nonprofit organization. The commission has been operational since 1965. It works to promote self sufficiency and raise the standard of living for the general public. The commission coordinates methods of helpingthe economically disadvantaged population. The Erie Huron Counties Community Action Commission operates summer cooling and food services programs. Its social service program assists individuals with emergency needs that include food, rent, utilities and shelter. The commission offers child development information for parents. In addition, it operates an administration department and provides transportation services for senior citizens. The Erie Huron Counties Community Action Commission maintains residential facilities for homeless families and individuals.