i havnt being working for 2 months i havnt pay my rent since rhan if u could pay for me that would help me a lot that cant even explain to u god bless u. bruno_peli_89@hotmail.com
Hello, I am looking for rental assistance. I'm the process of suing my employer for none payment of wages. If there is anyone that can be of help let me know . Thanks in advance.
I am a 21 year old who has recently become homeless in early October. I was living with my boy friend for a bit but i became homeless again after he tryd to choke me. He was arrested but reliced on bail the same night. I have no were to go and less then $100 to my name and a car. pleas help me.
I AM A MOTHER OF 2 KIDS A GIRL 16 AND A BOY 11. I AM MARRIED AND MY HUSBAND DOES NOT WORK RIGHT NOW BECAUSE OF SOME BACK ISSUES HE HAS BEEN FACING THE PAST FEW YEARS,THAT LEAVES JUST MY INCOME WHICH IS NOT ALOT...I HAVE NO MONEY FOR CHRISTMAS FOR MY KIDS AND ALL MY BILLS ARE BEHIND..INCLUDING MY RENT,I AM AFRAID I AM GOING TO GET EVICTED..ARE THERE ANY RESOURCES OUT THERE THAT CAN OFFER ME CHRISTMAS HELP? CAN SOMEONE PLEASE GET BACK TO ME?
THANKS
LISA
How does a Chass Voucher work here in Alameda County, California? Is a person applying for General Assistance required to choose between receiving cash aid or a Chass voucher?
My family has been doing very well until recently. My husband has been out of work for 12 weeks due to this horrid illness called CVS = Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome . He was admitted in the hospital for many weeks. My daughter and I are very thankful to have him home. With all the new medications comes tons and tons of side effects that makes it so he can NOT return to work. I am 28 years old and homeowner of a multi-family( which I am responsible to take care of others-water, trash removal, hot water tank- which I just had to buy.. a week ago because my hot water heat exploded). I also run and operate my own family childcare center( which is low in numbers -1 child, normally 4 children) I am going out of my mind, I need money or Job so I can pay my bills. I need 790 for my mortgage, 160 insurance, 300 for my car.. I am so screwed...Anyone want to help my family ??? I have applied everywhere. I wanted two days and made calls back and NO luck.
I am a single/divorced mother of three kids, who is needing advice or any help whatsoever that will show me where to find/ locate real help. I am not a person who sits at home expecting everyone to provide for me or my families needs. I do work & full time,getting snap benefits/foodstamps already,my children are even receiving medicaid for payment on their health/doctor checkups,ect. I don't receive child support & never have, even though I have applied over & over. Eventually, I realized that since my daughter is already 18 yrs now that I guess I never will. The biological/donars, I consider them without letting my kids know those words has not been in their lives enough for them to even recognize them if they past them on the street. Anyway, I am two mths behind on rent & have till the end of may to get it all paid. I have applied for Rural Development for assistance. I was informed a little good news that if I paid this old tax lien that was on my credit from my first marriage that they could help me get a grant for a home of my own. I don't have the spare money or no anyone who will help me with it. Please help, a mother in serious need because between me & my kids we have lost enough already.....
Emergency Assistance helps with money and/or services for needy children and other household members when there’s an emergency situation. The program helps when the situation is threatening to the health or well-being of an eligible child and family. To be eligible for emergency assistance a family must have gross countable income less than the following:
The Department of Human Services' Rhode Island Works Program offers temporary cash assistance, health coverage, child care assistance, and help finding job training or a job. This program is available for pregnant women and adults with children under age 18 (or under age 19 if child is a full-time student). Services are available statewide. The Rhode Island Works used to be called the Family Independence Program (FIP).
How it Works
The RI Works Program encourages adult family members to work by offering the following benefits and support services:
CashAssistance is provided on a temporary basis to needy families that meet certain guidelines.
Health Care is provided through the RIte Care Program. Families can choose a participating RIte Care health plan. See RIte Care for more information.
Child Care Assistance is provided if needed.
Assistance with Finding Work or Job Training is also available.
Food Assistance is available through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (formerly called Food Stamps).
Transportation reimbursement or bus passes are available to support preparation for employment.
Eligibility
Eligibility for the RI Works program is based on a family's income and resources. For more information, please make an appointment to see a DHS worker at a local DHS Office.
How to Apply
To apply, contact your local DHS Office. You will need to complete an application and provide proof of identity, income, assets/resources and expenses.
-Treatment & Counseling for adults and adolescents
-Programs to ensure care for pregnant women
-Available to Medicare and Medicaid recipients
-Or cost-adjusted to income
Temporary Assistance is a financial assistance program that offers temporary help to individuals and families on a short-termed basis until the household is able to achieve self-sufficiency. The programs are Family Assistance for families with minor children and Safety Net Assistance for individuals, childless couples, and households who have met their 60-month time limit.
Family Assistance (FA) provides cash assistance to eligible families in need that have minor children living with a parent or caretaker. It operates under the TANF guidelines with time limits of five years.
Safety Net Assistance (SN) provides cash assistance to individuals, couples, and families not eligible for FA due to time limits. Cash benefits are limited to two-year time limits. After two years, non-cash assistance vouchers are issued.
Emergency Assistance to Families (EAF) and Emergency Safety Net Assistance (ESNA) provide assistance to families with crisis situations that are threatening the family such as: evictions, utility shut-offs, and diversion payments to sustain the household from applying for ongoing assistance.
Emergency Adult Assistance (EAA) provides emergency assistance to individuals on SSI with emergencies beyond their control, such as emergency housing, catastrophes such as fires and floods, and replacement of SSI checks if verified loss due to theft.
For more information please call us at 315-366-2211.
Application Process
How to Apply
When applying for assistance, you will be assessed to determine the reason for your visit and the correct program for which you need to apply. You will then be given an application, LDSS–2921 Statewide Application, for completion and scheduled an appointment to apply. If you have an emergency, the interview may be the same day as the assessment.
What to Expect
When you arrive for your appointment, you will be seen by an examiner. The examiner will review your application to ensure it is complete. The interview may take up to an hour.
Required Documentation
You will be required to provide supporting documentation. This documentation may include the following:
Proof of Identification - birth certificate, driver’s license, Social Security card
Proof of residency – landlord statement, lease, rent receipt
Proof of household expenses – utility bills, rent or mortgage,
Proof of all household income and resources – wage verification, bank statements, vehicles
Additional requirements for eligibility:
During the interview you will be asked to complete a voluntary "Domestic Violence Screening Form." This format provides the options to seek additional assistance if you are experiencing any form of domestic violence.
During the initial interview, all individuals between the ages of 18 and 60 will need to meet the requirements regarding the automated finger imaging system, unless they meet the exemptions of the program they are applying for.
When the interview is complete, you will be expected to see the following:
Support Collection Unit for completion of referral for child support and/or to establish paternity
Child Support Referrals are completed for all absent parents
Drug and Alcohol Assessment for referrals to the CASAC for treatment. This is conducted by the Adult Services Unit. An assessment for drug or alcohol is conducted on every individual over the age of 18
Employment Unit for assessment of employability or exemption based on individual needs
An assessment for employment is conducted on every individual between the ages of 18 and 60.
Individuals with a medically verified diagnosis may be exempt from employment activities.
Individuals able to seek employment will be required to meet all of the Employment unit rules and regulations.
Once the interview process is complete, the examiner will complete a referral to the Fraud Unit for a validation. This validation will include a home visit for verification that all information provided in the application is accurate.
The eligibility process may take up to 30 days for a determination to be made. Individuals that are single or a childless couple have a 45-day wait period.
Employment Unit
All applicants for and recipients of public assistance must participate in public assistance work activities assigned by the local social services unit. The applicant/recipient must be in compliance with the following:
Job Search
Job Club
Work Experience
Applicants for or recipients of public assistance may be exempt from work activities if they meet the following exemptions:
Ill or injured to the extent that they are unable to engage in work activities as verified with medical evidence
Sixty years or older
Under the age of 16 or under the age of 19 and attending fulltime a secondary, vocational, or technical school
Disabled or incapacitated – medically verified
Are needed in the home due to another member of the household requiring his/her presence due to a verified mental or physical impairment
Is pregnant, beginning 30 days prior to the medically verified date of delivery
The parent or other caretaker relative in a one-parent household of a child under three months of age
The Division of Economic Assistance promotes the well-being of lower income families, children, people with disabilities and the elderly by providing medical, nutritional, financial and case management services.
Assistance programs include:
Community Action Programs
Programs and services to low-income South Dakotans. Services vary and may include weatherization, community transportation, food pantries and emergency services.
Quality Control
Ensures government funds are appropriately spent when determining eligibility for the services provided within the Division of Economic Assistance.
transportation for seniors for medical purposes; may be able to provide social worker to act as liaison for senior in need of advocate.
Restrictions:
Seniors only, 60 and older.
Crisis and Information Center/Pathways of Licking County
Address:
N/A
Phone:
345-4375 (HELP) or 1-800-544-1601
Who Qualifies?:
everyone
Services:
information and referral to emergency housing and other housing needs
Restrictions:
none
First United Methodist Church
Address:
88 N. 5th St.
Phone:
349-7020
Who Qualifies?:
individuals and families who have been screened by another agency
Services:
motel and utility assistance
Restrictions:
Must be screened by a referring agency
Licking County Habitat for Humanity
Address:
PO Box 2088, Heath, OH 43056
Phone:
349-7320 (leave a message on the voice mail)
Who Qualifies?:
income eligible families that do not qualify for other loans, do not currently own property, and have not declared bankruptcy in the last two years, currently living in substandard housing
Services:
build and sell simple, decent homes to eligible households
Restrictions:
*must have a verifiable source of steady income
*lived in the county for at least one year
*$500 down payment required
Individual Development Account (IDA) - LCCH
Address:
23 S. Park Place
Phone:
345-1970
Who Qualifies?:
Income eligible households
Services:
matched savings program for secondary education/homebuying
Restrictions:
must meet income requirements
LEADS
Address:
160 Wilson Street
Phone:
349-0200
Who Qualifies?:
income eligible
Services:
emergency housing funds, emergency home repair, rent & utility assistance, some assistance specifically for senior citizens
Restrictions:
*must be Licking County, not City of Newark, resident for FEMA funds
*utility assistance once per HEAP year
Housing Opportunities for Persons living with HIV / AIDS : Licking County AIDS Task force / LCCH
Address:
LCATF 195 Union St. Suite B.1
LCCH 23 S. Park Place.
Phone:
349-7066 *208 (LCATF)
345-1970 (LCCH)
Who Qualifies?:
those w/ HIV verification and with annual income under $17,424
Services:
rental, deposit & utility assistance
Restrictions:
*provide Ohio residency and HIV verification
Licking County Board of MR/DD
Address:
65 W. Church St.
Phone:
349-6588
Who Qualifies?:
those diagnosed with mental retardation or other developmental disability
must provide verification of MRDD diagnosis and documentation of need
Licking County Department of Job and Family Services - Prevention, Retention, Contingency (PRC)
Address:
74 S. 2nd St.
Phone:
349-6225
Who Qualifies?:
families w/ at least one minor child, have emergency need and have exhausted other resources
Services:
Rent & deposit, interest on principal mortgage, emergency shelter, utilities, telephone installation, appliances
Restrictions:
*income may not exceed 200% poverty level if employed, 135% if unemployed
*PRC housing assistance limited to $500/12 months if unemployed or employed, may be eligible for additional $500 if become employed and were previously unemployed
Licking County Planning Commission
Address:
20 S. 2nd St.
Phone:
349-6938
Who Qualifies?:
home owning county residence who meet income guidelines
Services:
low interest gov. loans for immediately needed items (health and safety items)
Restrictions:
*must be a home owner
*$5000 limit for tap-ins
*$7000 limit for well and /or septic repair
Licking County Veterans Service
Address:
75 East Main St.
Phone:
740-670-5430
Who Qualifies?:
military honorable discharged
Services:
motel $; rental, deposit & utility assistance (no phone)
Restrictions:
*all monthly bills must be paid by applicant
* Form DD214 (honorable discharge)
Licking Metropolitan Housing Authority
Address:
85 W. Church St.
Phone:
349-8069
Who Qualifies?:
elderly and disabled; income eligible with preferences given to veterans
Services:
elderly and disabled; income eligible with preferences given to veterans
Restrictions:
*must meet very low income guidelines
* no convictions for drug offenses or violent criminal activity
*no open enrollment, call for enrollment dates
Moundbuilders Guidance Center
Address:
65 Messimer Dr.
Phone:
522-8477 - ask for your caseworker/counselor
Who Qualifies?:
MBGC clients
Services:
Motel $, rental, deposit, utility assistance ( no phone)
Restrictions:
*open case w/ MBGC
*no outstanding balance for housing assistance w/ MBGC
City of Newark, Community Development Program
Address:
40 W. Main St.
Phone:
349-6695
Who Qualifies?:
income eligible home owners within the city limits
Services:
emergency home repairs
Restrictions:
*must be owner occupied
*waiting list
City of Newark, Lead Hazard Control Program
Address:
40 W. Main St.
Phone:
349-6836
Who Qualifies?:
income eligible renters and home owners within targeted census tracks
Services:
reduce lead-based paint hazards
Restrictions:
*must be owner or renter occupied
*must fill out application
New Beginnings Shelter for Domestic Violence
Address:
60 N. First St.
Phone:
349-8719 - 1-800-686-2760
Who Qualifies?:
Women and men, with or without children, who are victims of domestic violence
Services:
emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence
Restrictions:
*must be victim of domestic violence that occurred within last 7 days
Old Country Church
Address:
N/A
Phone:
349-7283
Who Qualifies?:
individuals or families
Services:
motel $
Restrictions:
*must provide income and address verification
Project Homeline / LCCH
Address:
23 S. Park Place, Suite 200
Phone:
345-1970 or 1877-421-5224
Who Qualifies?:
individuals or families
Services:
rent, deposit, mortgage information and referrals
Restrictions:
must meet income guidelines, rent or mortgage payment must not exceed 30% of income
Salvation Army Emergency Shelter
Address:
250 E. Main St.
Phone:
345-8120/345-3289
Who Qualifies?:
individuals or families
Services:
emergency shelter; 1 month past due rent, 1st month rent, utilities
Restrictions:
*must provide proof of need
*may receive assistance once every 12 months
St. Vincent De Paul Society
Address:
St. Francis Catholic Church
Phone:
345-9874
Who Qualifies?:
individuals / families
Services:
motel $, rental & deposit assistance
Restrictions:
conduct their own screening through volunteers
Transitional Housing / LCCH
Address:
23 S. Park Pl.
Phone:
345-1970
Who Qualifies?:
homeless families and individuals
Services:
transitional housing and supportive services
Restrictions:
must meet HUD definition of homeless = shelter, motel, streets, car, court eviction
To make a donation....
It's easy to make a donation to the Coalition. Checks should be mailed to:
Licking County Coalition for Housing
P.O. Box 613
23 South Park Place, Suite 200
Newark, OH 43058-0613
The department provides information and referral services for those with disabilities. In addition, caseworkers can assist with the completion of forms or applications and provide support for independent living. Caseworkers interface with other support agencies and make clients aware of additional services or fund sources. Contact Marita Eppler at (860) 721-2977.
The Wethersfield Advisory Committee for People With Disabilities has produced a handbook for Wethersfield residents and their caretakers and agencies that help people with disabilities to achieve their goals. This handbook has excellent information and resources regarding programs and agencies that can assist people with disabilities. Limited copies are available in print and can be found at the Wethersfield Library, Town Manager's office and the Wethersfield Social and Youth Services Department, and it is available for download in PDF format from our Forms page.
Each spring, the department offers a limited number of camp scholarships to families with financial need. For further information contact Nancy Stilwell at (860) 721-2977.
Department clinical staff are available during normal working hours to provide crisis intervention services, information and referral on an emergency basis. Call the department at (860) 721-2977. During non working hours, contact the Wethersfield Police Department at (860) 721-2900.
For those who qualify financially, department staff and a CRT worker process applications that provide energy rebates during the heating season. For further information and to find out if you qualify, contact Social and Youth Services, (860) 721-2977
The Food and Clothing Bank are available to any Wethersfield resident in need. Donations of clothes, food or funds to purchase food are welcome at any time. To use the banks or to donate, contact Marita Eppler at (860) 721-2977.
The department accepts donations of food and gifts during the holidays to assist families or individuals with financial need. Anyone may adopt a family and purchase the gifts that they request for their children. The donor and recipient remain anonymous to each other, but this program ensures that a family in need gets the things that will make the holidays special for their children. Contact Lori Schroll at (860) 721-2977.
The medical equipment loan program is operated by the Rocky Hill/Wethersfield Graduate Nurses Association. Almost any type of medical equipment except hospital beds can be borrowed from the program for as long as it is needed. Contact Marita Eppler at (860) 721-2977.
Volunteers are always welcome to share their time at the food and clothing pantry, and other opportunities vary with the time of year. Please contact Nancy Stilwell at (860) 721-2977.
The Alaska Temporary Assistance Program (ATAP) provides cash assistance and work services to low-income families with children to help them with basic needs while they work toward becoming self-sufficient. This program is provided under the federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) block grant.
ATAP changed the traditional focus of the state’s public assistance program for needy families to an employment-focused program from an entitlement under the Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) program. Temporary Assistance stresses family self-sufficiency through employment.
Limits additional assistance for second parents, and reduces benefits for two-parent families during July, August, and September when there are good opportunities for employment
Requires families to complete a Family Self-Sufficiency Plan, identify self-sufficiency goals and work or participate in activities that will move them toward those goals
Requires cooperation with the Child Support Services Division in establishing paternity for the children, locating the absent parent, and collecting any child support the absent parent is responsible for paying
Eligible Families:
To receive Temporary Assistance, the family must have less than $2,000 in countable resources, or $3,000 if the family includes an individual who is 60 or older. Resources that do not count include the family’s home, household goods and personal property, and most vehicles.
The family must also have countable income less than the ATAP income limit. When an adult goes to work, a portion of their earnings is disregarded as an incentive to work. The amount of the disregards decreases over a five-year period.
The amount of cash assistance a family receives depends on the family’s size, income and shelter expenses. Benefits are reduced for families with low shelter costs. Also only one parent is included in the household size for families with two parents who are both able to work.
Income Limits and Maximum Payments
1/1/2010 TO 12/31/2010
The goal of the Temporary Assistance program is to move Alaskans into jobs so they can support their families. To attain this goal, the program uses the "Work First" approach. Work First holds that the best way to succeed in the labor marked is to get a job, then develop more skills and work habits on the job to advance and leave assistance.
Temporary Assistance participants are required to look for paid employment. Individuals who cannot find immediate paid employment participate in activities that focus on gaining skills and experience that lead directly to employment, and increase the family’s self-sufficiency. Such activities include community work experience, job skills and life skills training, adult basic education and GED preparation.
Support Services
Families who are moving to work need a variety of services to help them find and keep a job, and successfully transition off assistance. The services that are available include help with transportation costs, including vehicle repairs and driver’s license, interview clothing and personal grooming, and special tools, clothing, and equipment needed for employment. In addition, On-the-Job Training (OJT) and wage supplementation programs are available.
Child Care
Safe, affordable childcare is a must if families are to move into jobs. For many families, the cost of childcare can be a considerable financial burden. Temporary Assistance provides help with child care costs so that the adults in the family can work or participate in activities that will move them toward self-sufficiency.
Diversion
Families applying for Temporary Assistance that include a job-ready adult may be offered a diversion payment if they fit certain criteria. Diversion provides immediate focused assistance instead of ongoing benefits. Diversion payments are based on the actual immediate needs of the family, and can total up to three months worth of regular benefits. A family can receive diversion only once in a 12-month period, and only four times in a lifetime. Please contact your local Public Assistance office to see if you are eligible for diversion payments.
A variety of emergency assistance funds are offered to people in need:
EMERGENCY CASH ASSISTANCE GRANTS are available for young and old Jewish people in need to cover unusual expenses and to help maintain quality of life. Funds are provided through UJA-Federation of New York.
Contact: Debbie Schrag
Phone: 914-632-6433 ext 23 E-mail: dschrag@wjcs.com
KEMPNER CASH RELIEF FUND
One-time emergency funds to support WJCS client families in crisis situations. Application required.
Contact: John Alterman
Phone: 914-949-7699 ext 374 E-mail: jalterman@wjcs.com
NY TIMES NEEDIEST CASES FUND
WJCS participates in the yearly NY Times Neediest Cases Campaign in the Fall as part of the UJA-Federation of New York network. As a result, emergency funding is available for direct service to people in crisis. Applications required.
Contact: Debbie Schrag
Phone: 914-632-6433 ext 23 E-mail: dschrag@wjcs.com
JEWISH POVERTY OUTREACH providing case management and financial assistance to low income individuals and families
Phone: 914-949-7699 ext. 304
PASSOVER ASSISTANCE in the form of special foods and cash enable Jewish individuals to observe the Passover holiday.
Contact: Bernie Kimberg
Phone: 914-761-0600 ext 213 E-mail: bkimberg@wjcs.com
EMERGENCY FOOD PANTRY is maintained with contributions from local synagogues and organizations. Contact: Anna Cavaliere, Administrative Secretary
Phone: 914-761-0600 ext 311 E-mail: acavaliere@wjcs.com
For further information about Emergency Cash Relief programs
Contact: Jeff Apotheker, Director, Quality Assurance
Phone: 914-761-0600 ext 216 E-mail: japotheker@wjcs.com
Program Description The Arizona Cash Assistance Program provides temporary cash assistance and supportive services to children, individuals, and their families. The Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) EDGE System is used to issue cash assistance payments. Participants are able to access their benefits from their assigned account by using a plastic debit card called QUEST. The debit card can be used at Automated Teller Machines (ATM) and Point of Sale (POS) devices located at most stores.
General Program Requirements In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the state of Arizona, responsible for a child under 19 years of age, a U.S. national, citizen, legal alien, or permanent resident, have low or very low income, and be either under-employed (working for very low wages), unemployed or about to become employed. Your Next Steps The following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process To download an "Application for Assistance", visit: https://egov.azdes.gov/cmsinternet/appforms.aspx
Under "Which Category", select "Cash Assistance" from the drop-down menu in Option 1. Of the available options, click the one that meets your needs: English-Large Print, Spanish or Spanish-Large Print.
You may bring, mail, or fax your completed application to any Department of Economic Security (DES) Family Assistance Administration (FAA) or Tribal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) office. You may also apply online by visiting www.HealtheArizona.org. Once your application is received, an appointment date and time for your interview will be scheduled.
To locate your nearest FAA or TANF office, visit: https://www.azdes.gov/faa/contact.asp
Program Contact Information For questions or additional information, contact FAA Customer Service at 602-542-9935 (if calling from area codes 602, 480 or 623). For all other area codes call 1-800-352-8401.
A variety of emergency assistance funds are offered to people in need:
EMERGENCY CASH ASSISTANCE GRANTS are available for young and old Jewish people in need to cover unusual expenses and to help maintain quality of life. Funds are provided through UJA-Federation of New York. Contact: Debbie Schrag Phone: 914-632-6433 ext 23 E-mail: dschrag@wjcs.com
KEMPNER CASH RELIEF FUND One-time emergency funds to support WJCS client families in crisis situations. Application required. Contact: John Alterman Phone: 914-949-7699 ext 374 E-mail: jalterman@wjcs.com
NY TIMES NEEDIEST CASES FUND WJCS participates in the yearly NY Times Neediest Cases Campaign in the Fall as part of the UJA-Federation of New York network. As a result, emergency funding is available for direct service to people in crisis. Applications required. Contact: Debbie Schrag Phone: 914-632-6433 ext 23 E-mail: dschrag@wjcs.com
JEWISH POVERTY OUTREACH providing case management and financial assistance to low income individuals and families Phone: 914-949-7699 ext. 304
PASSOVER ASSISTANCE in the form of special foods and cash enable Jewish individuals to observe the Passover holiday. Contact: Bernie Kimberg Phone: 914-761-0600 ext 213 E-mail: bkimberg@wjcs.com
EMERGENCY FOOD PANTRY is maintained with contributions from local synagogues and organizations. Contact: Anna Cavaliere, Administrative Secretary Phone: 914-761-0600 ext 311 E-mail: acavaliere@wjcs.com
For further information about Emergency Cash Relief programs Contact: Jeff Apotheker, Director, Quality Assurance Phone: 914-761-0600 ext 216 E-mail: japotheker@wjcs.com
General Assistance (GA) provides cash aid to indigent adults and emancipated minors who are legal residents of Alameda County and who have no other means of support. It is a state-mandated program that is locally administered and funded by the County of Alameda.
The maximum cash grant for a single person on GA is $336 per month. GA recipients who are 18 to 21 years old, pregnant, disabled or 65 and older may also be eligible for Medi-Cal benefits. If you are not eligible for Medi-Cal, you can receive medical treatment at the county clinics and hospitals. Many GA recipients are also eligible for Food Stamp benefits of up to $200 per month for a single person.
Eligibility
All GA benefits are considered a loan to the individual receiving aid. GA recipients must sign a reimbursement agreement as a condition of eligibility. Employable recipients are required to participate in employment service activities.
Recipients who are unemployable and/or 65 years and older who appear eligible for Supplemental Security Insurance (SSI) are required to apply for these benefits through the Social Security Administration.
Legal Non-Citizens 65 years and older who meet certain residency requirements must apply for benefits through the Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants (CAPI).
Applicants and recipients may have up to $1,000 in personal property. The following are not counted as part of the personal property limit for an individual:
A motor vehicle which is valued at $4,650 or less; and
The cash surrender value on a life insurance policy
New General Assistance (GA) Program Rules
1. Shared Housing
If you live with someone other than your eligible spouse or registered domestic partner, your GA grant will be reduced by:
15% --- if you share housing with one person 20% --- if you share housing with two persons 25% --- if you share housing with three or more persons
2. Medical Care Deduction
To cover the cost of medical care, the GA grant will be reduced by $40 each month for persons who do not receive Medi-Cal benefits or have other health coverage, including Veteran’s Health benefits.
3. Time Limits
Individuals determined to be employable will only be eligible for cash aid for 3 full months in any 12-month period. This rule will apply whether aid was paid for 3 continuous months, or if there was a break in aid between months in any 12-month period.
EXCEPTIONS TO THE NEW PROGRAM RULES:
There are exceptions to, and exemptions from, some or all of the new rules. Some of these include:
Individuals who are permanently disabled and unable to work for 12 months or more. Note: Individuals who are temporarily disabled are exempt during the temporary period only;
Former Foster Care Youth and Independent Living Skills program participants 18 through 24 years of age;
Individuals 64 years of age and older;
Individuals living in Community Housing And Shelter Services (CHASS), Alternative General Assistance Program (AGAP) facilities or other approved living arrangements;
Individuals participating in certain Outpatient Drug and Alcohol Treatment Programs approved by the Agency.
How to Apply
To apply for general assistance, please visit the Economic Benefits Department public contact office nearest you.
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) provides financial help for children and their parents or relatives who are living with them. Monthly cash payments help pay for food, clothing, housing, utilities, furniture, transportation, telephone, laundry, household equipment, medical supplies not paid for by Medicaid and other basic needs. The amount of the TANF payment depends on family size and income.
To receive TANF for Families, a family must be below income and resource limits set for the program. HHSC looks at a family’s income and compares it with the amount the family pays for basic needs such as rent, utilities, child care and work-related expenses. Resources such as cash on hand, money in the bank and type of vehicles are also considered.
Families who are approved for TANF will receive payments for six months. HHSC will send a renewal application to the family before the end of the six months.
Families who receive TANF benefits can also get Medicaid benefits. Families can choose if they want to receive one or both types of benefits.
HHSC provides TANF payments through the Lone Star Card – an electronic debit card that is used like a credit card at the cash register.
The total amount of time the parent or relative can receive TANF ranges from 12 to 36 months and is based on his or her education, work experience, and personal or economic situation. There are no time limits for children.
In most cases, a child must be under 18 years old to receive TANF. If an 18-year-old is a full-time student and is expected to graduate before he or she turns 19, TANF payments may be made until he or she graduates.
If a child’s parent or relative is also approved for TANF, the parent or relative must sign and follow the Personal Responsibility Agreement. By signing the Personal Responsibility Agreement the parent or relative agrees to:
Train for a job or look for employment if capable (assistance is provided by the Texas Workforce Commission).
Cooperate with child support requirements.
Not voluntarily quit a job.
Not abuse alcohol or drugs.
Take parenting skills classes if required.
Get medical screenings and all required immunizations for all children in the household (adults and children who receive TANF can get health care services through Medicaid).
Make sure that children are attending school.
One-Time TANF
One-time TANF provides $1,000 in cash for families in crisis. It can be given only once in a 12-month period to those who qualify.
To get a one-time TANF payment, families must meet the same income and resource limits required for “TANF for Families.” Those families who already get TANF payments cannot get a one-time TANF payment.
The purpose of one-time TANF is to help with a short-term crisis such as:
Loss of a job.
Loss of financial support for a child, such as child support or help paying living expenses (rent, utilities and food).
Not being able to find a job after graduating from a university, college, junior college or technical training school.
Not being able to get a job because vehicle is not working.
Loss of a home.
Medical emergency.
One-Time TANF Grandparent Payment
The One-Time TANF Grandparent Payment is $1,000 cash assistance given to a grandparent who cares for a child receiving TANF. To receive this assistance, a grandparent must be 45 years old or older and meet income and resource limits.
A grandparent can only receive this payment once, even though other grandchildren may move into his or her home at a later time. A grandparent cannot receive the payment if another grandparent already received the payment for the same grandchild.
TANF FOR FAMILIES MAXIMUM PAYMENTS
Family Size
Child-Only Cases
Household with One Parent or One Caretaker
Household with Two Parents or Two Caretakers
1
$89
$109
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2
$128
$225
$173
3
$179
$260
$285
4
$214
$312
$320
5
$274
$347
$371
6
$296
$399
$407
7
$369
$433
$456
8
$406
$493
$492
For each additional person, add:
$60
$60
$60
MAXIMUM MONTHLY INCOME LIMITS FOR ONE-TIME TANF GRANDPARENT PAYMENT
Family Size
Monthly Income Limits for One-Time TANF Grandparent Payment
Welfare cash assistance programs have traditionally treated all families alike. As a result, they have not always responded to the individual needs and circumstances of some families. The Work First Program recognizes that family situations vary and that the approach to meeting their needs should be different. One alternate approach to the Work First Program is Benefit Diversion. While Benefit Diversion may seem as though it is a separate program it is not. The application process is the same as that of the Work First Program. Benefit Diversion is a program within the Work First Program.
Benefit Diversion is an alternative to traditional cash assistance for families and is designed to help families with a temporary crisis associated with employment. The situation must:
Be related to maintaining or accepting employment
Have occurred during a short break between jobs, or
Be related to receipt of financial resources that will meet the family's needs (such as SSI)
Benefit Diversion is an optional package of services within the Work First Program that includes:
A one-time lump-sum payment (the payment is not income based, but needs based) equal to a maximum of three months of Work First Family Assistance benefits
Medicaid and Food and Nutrition Services if eligible for the months in the Benefit Diversion period
Referrals to child care, child support, and other community and agency resources
Employment services
Benefit Diversion provides an opportunity for families to receive immediate help and preserve their independence from welfare. The following families may be likely candidates for Benefit Diversion:
Families with a caretaker on maternity leave receiving little or no pay. The caretaker is expected to return to the same job within a few weeks and needs help with routine household expenses
A family with a caretaker who has a solid job offer following graduation. The caretaker needs assistance between graduation and beginning employment two months later
A family with a caretaker who is recently employed. The caretaker will not get his first check in time to cover rent, utilities, and child care costs
A family with caretaker who will begin working in two months. The caretaker needs help with rent and car insurance during this period
A family who previously received public assistance for a short period of time. Since then, the family has been employed and self-supporting. The caretaker, now unemployed, has a strong prospect to return to work quickly. He needs help with household expenses between jobs
A family who is anticipating the receipt of financial assistance, whether or not related to employment, that meets their needs. This assistance may include child support, inheritance, or insurance settlement.
Program Description The Arizona Cash Assistance Program provides temporary cash assistance and supportive services to children, individuals, and their families. The Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) EDGE System is used to issue cash assistance payments. Participants are able to access their benefits from their assigned account by using a plastic debit card called QUEST. The debit card can be used at Automated Teller Machines (ATM) and Point of Sale (POS) devices located at most stores.
General Program Requirements In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the state of Arizona, responsible for a child under 19 years of age, a U.S. national, citizen, legal alien, or permanent resident, have low or very low income, and be either under-employed (working for very low wages), unemployed or about to become employed.
Your Next Steps
The following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Under "Which Category", select "Cash Assistance" from the drop-down menu in Option 1. Of the available options, click the one that meets your needs: English-Large Print, Spanish or Spanish-Large Print.
You may bring, mail, or fax your completed application to any Department of Economic Security (DES) Family Assistance Administration (FAA) or Tribal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) office. You may also apply online by visiting www.HealtheArizona.org. Once your application is received, an appointment date and time for your interview will be scheduled.
Program Contact Information For questions or additional information, contact FAA Customer Service at 602-542-9935 (if calling from area codes 602, 480 or 623). For all other area codes call 1-800-352-8401.
Crisis, Income and Victim Services provides services to county residents who are experiencing a situational, emotional, or mental health crisis. Operates a 24-hour crisis center to respond to residents’ immediate needs and to provide information on available resources. Provides assessment and financial assistance to preserve existing housing and to increase self-sufficiency, and determines eligibility for state and federally-funded financial assistance programs. Provides crisis and ongoing counseling for victims of general crime, partner abuse and sexual assault and a continuum of services to homeless families and adults including emergency shelter, transitional and supported housing.
CHILD CARE SUBSIDY PROGRAMS
7300 Calhoun Place, Suite 700, Rockville, MD 20855 240-777-1155
The County’s Working Parents Assistance Program and the State’s Purchase of Care Program provide vouchers to eligible families for the purchase of child care.
CRISIS SERVICES
24 Hour Crisis Center 1301 Piccard Drive, First Floor, Rockville
Provides 24-hour telephone or walk-in crisis counseling, brief crisis stabilization, and help in obtaining services for individuals and families in a situational or mental health crisis, for adult abused persons and for sexual assault victims. A mobile crisis team provides immediate assistance with psychiatric emergencies in the home or community from 4:00 p.m. to midnight. Psychiatric hospital admissions and alternative programs are coordinated and managed by the Crisis Center. All Montgomery County residents who are in crisis are eligible. There is no charge for crisis service.
24 Hour Crisis Line - 240-777-4000/TTY 250-777-4815
Sexual Assault Crisis Line - 240-777-4357
Abused Persons Crisis Line - 240-777-4673
Mobile Crisis Team - 240-777-4000
Mental Health Association Hot Line - 240-738-2255
Critical Incidents and Disasters--coordinates the emergency mental health component for victims, their families, and the community during countywide declared disasters.
PREVENTION AND CRISIS INTERVENTION
Provides emergency financial assistance and/or shelter to families and adults who are homeless, at risk of loss of housing, victims of individual or community disasters, or persons stranded away from home.
Homeless Services--performs long-range planning on homeless issues and coordinates the delivery of emergency and transitional shelter services for homeless adults.
SUPPORTIVE HOUSING SERVICES
Transitional Services 240-777-4500 transitional housing and case management services are provided to families who are homeless at the time of referral and demonstrate a potential for economic self-sufficiency and improved family functioning within two years.
Family Self-Sufficiency 240-777-4500 subsidized housing and case management services are provided to homeless families who demonstrate motivation to become economically self-sufficient within five to seven years.
Maryland Energy Assistance Program 240-777-4450 provides financial assistance for low-income households to help pay home heating costs during the winter months.
Rental Assistance Program 240-777-4400 financial assistance is provided for rental costs to the elderly, disabled and families who qualify.
INCOME SUPPORTS
Provides benefits to eligible residents in the form of Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA), Food Stamps, Medical Assistance and Transitional Emergency Medical and Housing Assistance (TEMHA).
Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA)--a federal/state program for eligible children and their parents or other caretaker. TCA provides limited cash assistance. Parents are required to be working toward employment and self-sufficiency in order to receive benefits.
Food Stamp Program--provides benefits monthly to eligible households to buy food.
Medical Assistance Program--provides health benefits for low-income people.
Transitional Emergency Medical and Housing Assistance Program (TEMHA)--a state program to help Maryland residents who are totally disabled and cannot work. See also Aging and Disability Services.
VICTIM SERVICES
Establishes and maintains a comprehensive network of specialized services for crime victims and their families through the Abused Persons Program and the Victim Assistance and Sexual Assault Program. Working closely with all related agencies and community partners, the service strives to ensure that victims receive a sensitive, competent and coordinated response.
The Abused Persons Program (APP)
Administration:
240-777-4210
Information:
240-777-4210
Intake:
240-777-4195
TTY:
240-777-4850
Crisis Line and Walk-In Service--provided through the Crisis Center: 240-777-4673.
Emergency Family Shelter Services--provides shelter to victims of abuse and their dependent children.
Transitional Housing Services--provides apartment units for victims of abuse and their dependent children.
Counseling for Victims--provides assessment, counseling, education and support.
Counseling for the Abusers--provides assessment, counseling, education and support.
Victim Assistance--provides victims support and advocacy through the criminal justice system, including accompaniment during legal procedures.
Educational Programs--Provides educational programs to professional and community groups.
Crisis Line and Walk-In Service--provided through the Crisis Center: 240-777-4357.
Outreach Counseling to Sexual Assault Victims--provides outreach counselors to victims of sexual assault at a hospital emergency room or police station.
Community Crisis Debriefing--provides crisis debriefings to communities that have been affected by serious crime incidents.
Counseling to Victims of General Crime and Sexual Assault--provides assessment, counseling, support and educational groups.
Counseling for Adults who were Molested as Children--limited counseling is provided.
Victim Compensation--provides eligible victims compensation for financial losses resulting from crime victimization. Limited funds are available.
Victim Assistance--provides victims support and advocacy through the criminal justice system, including accompaniment during legal procedures.
Educational Programs--provides educational programs to professional and community groups.
COMMUNITY ACTION
301-565-7460 8210 Colonial Lane, Silver Spring
As the county’s official anti-poverty agency, Community Action works to reduce the adverse effects of social and economic conditions on the county’s low-income residents. Community Action provides:
Community liaison and leadership development, building partnerships among community residents and public and private agencies.
Coordination of the Head Start program with Montgomery County Public Schools.
Employment/economic development and multicultural outreach.
Demographics, research and special projects for the county.
PROGRESS PLACE
301-585-4471 8210 Colonial Place, Silver Spring
A multi-service center for the homeless. A unique partnership between Montgomery County and three community partners (Community Vision, Shepherd’s Table and Community Clinic). Provides emergency services, counseling, recovery, and medical services to the homeless and low-income families.
Medicaid provides Medical coverage to low income individuals and families. The state and federal government share the costs of the Medicaid program. Medicaid services in Florida are administered by the Agency for Health Care Administration.
Medicaid eligibility in Florida is determined either by the Department of Children and Families (DCF) or the Social Security Administration (for SSI recipients).
DCF determines Medicaid eligibility for:
Low income families with children
Children only
Pregnant women
Non-citizens with medical emergencies
Aged and/or disabled individuals not currently receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Medicaid for Low Income Families With Children
Children up to age 18 and their parents or caretaker relatives may be eligible for Medicaid if the family’s countable income does not exceed the income limits and countable assets are not above $2,000.
Individuals who receive Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA) are eligible for Medicaid. Individuals who are eligible for TCA, but choose not to receive it, may still be eligible for Medicaid.
Families who lose Medicaid eligibility due to earned income may be eligible for up to 12 additional months of Medicaid, if they meet certain requirements.
Families that lose Medicaid eligibility due to child support or alimony may be eligible for 4 additional months of Medicaid.
Parents and caretakers may apply for Medicaid on behalf of their children under age 19 living in their home, if the family income is under the limit for the age of the child.
Children eligible for the Medicaid may enroll in the Child Health Check-up Program. This program provides regularly scheduled health checkups, dental screenings, immunizations and other medical services for children. For information on the Child Health Check-up Program, visit the Agency for Health Care Administrations information page at: http://www.fdhc.state.fl.us/medicaid/childhealthservices/chc-up/index.shtml.
Families may also apply for medical assistance for children only with the Florida KidCare program. Medicaid is one of the components of the Florida KidCare Program. If children do not qualify for Medicaid due to family income, the application will be sent electronically to Florida Healthy Kids (FHK).
FHK covers otherwise eligible children with income less than 200% of the Federal Poverty Level. A separate application is not necessary.
1. Presumptively Eligible Pregnant Women (PEPW): A temporary coverage for prenatal care only by local clinics. The same application will be sent to DCF for an ongoing Medicaid determination. For more information, please see the Family-Related Medicaid Factsheet. (Page 9)
2. Simplified Eligibility for Pregnant Women (SEPW): A simplified "full coverage" for pregnant women only. To apply, please complete the one page application linked below. Print the application and mail, fax or return it in person to the nearest ACCESS office: (English) (Español) (Kreyòl).
Women with family income over the limit for Medicaid, may qualify for the Medically Needy Program. For more information see the Family-Related Medicaid Factsheet. (Page 12)
For pregnant women who do not meet the citizenship requirements for Medicaid, see the information below about Emergency Medicaid for Aliens.
Emergency Medical Assistance (EMA) For Non-Citizens
Noncitizens, who are Medicaid eligible except for their citizenship status, may be eligible for Medicaid to cover a serious medical emergency. This includes the emergency labor and delivery of a child. Before Medicaid may be authorized, applicants must provide proof from a medical professional stating the treatment was due to an emergency condition. The proof also must include the dates of the emergency.
Medicaid for Aged or Disabled
Medicaid for low income individuals who are either aged (65 or older) or disabled is called SSI-Related Medicaid.
Florida residents who are eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) are automatically eligible for Medicaid coverage from the Social Security Administration. There is no need to file a separate ACCESS Florida application unless nursing home services are needed.
Individuals may apply for full Medicaid coverage and other services using the online ACCESS Florida Application and submitting it electronically. If long term care services in a nursing home or community setting are needed, the individual must check the box for HCBS/Waivers or Nursing Home on the Benefit Information screen. HCBS/Waiver programs provide in-home or assisted living services that help prevent institutionalization.
Medicare Savings Programs (Medicare Buy-In) help Medicare beneficiaries with limited finances pay their Medicare premiums; and in some instances, deductibles and co-payments. Medicare Buy-In provides different levels of assistance depending on the amount of an individual or couples income. Individuals may apply for Medicare Buy-In coverage only by completing a Medicaid/Medicare Buy-In Application.
Individuals eligible for Medicaid or a Medicare Savings Program are automatically enrolled in Social Security's Extra Help with Part D (Low Income Subsidy) benefit for the remainder of the year. An individual may also apply directly with Social Security for the Medicare Extra Help Program.
Permanent gold Medicaid cards are issued for each individual who is eligible for Medicaid. The Medicaid card should be presented to medical providers when medical care is being requested. To request a replacement card, call 1-866-762-2237. Those on Medicaid can print a temporary Medicaid card from their ACCESS Account. Further information on Medicaid services is available from the Agency for Health Care Administration.
Medically Needy (Share of Cost)
Individuals who are not eligible for full" Medicaid because their income or assets are over the Medicaid program limits may qualify for the Medically Needy program. Individuals enrolled in Medically Needy must have a certain amount of medical bills each month before Medicaid can be approved. This is referred to as a "share of cost" and varies depending on the household's size and income.
Once an individual meets the share of cost for the month, the individual must contact DCF to complete bill tracking and approve Medicaid for the remainder of the month. Information about this program can be found in the Medically Needy Brochure (Español) (Kreyòl).
Medical Help for Those Who Are Not Eligible for Full Medicaid
Note: The following programs are not under the Department of Children & Families.
Individuals who are not eligible for Medicaid may get help with the cost of prescription drugs through the Florida Discount Drug Card Program.
Individuals, ages 19 to 64, who have not had health insurance coverage for at least six months (even with pre-existing health conditions), may qualify for affordable coverage through the Cover Florida Health Care Program.
The objective of general assistance is to provide cash assistance to dependent needy children and disabled adults who are not eligible for assistance under a federally matched cash assistance program, such as New Mexico works (NMW) or the federal program of supplemental security income (SSI).
Basic General Assistance Rules
You must provide your SSN within 60 days of approval.
You must be:
a citizen of the United States;
a naturalized citizen;
an alien that entered the United States as a legal permanent resident or PRUCOL before August 22, 1996; or
an alien who entered the United States on or after August 22, 1996, and who meets the definition of a qualified alien, and is subject to the five-year bar from participation in the federally funded TANF cash assistance program.
You must be living in the state of New Mexico, and have demonstrated an intent to remain in the state.
You CANNOT be:
included as a benefit group member and receiving cash assistance from another department cash assistance program;
an SSI recipient;
a recipient of benefits from a federally-funded TANF program (including a tribal program) or BIA-GA program;
a recipient of a government-funded adoption subsidy program; or
a recipient of benefits from a TANF or GA program in another state.
You may not be the payee for more than one GA cash assistance payment.
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance program, Medicaid, LIHEAP and other similar programs are not considered concurrent assistance and shall not make an individual ineligible for GA cash assistance programs.
Medicaid provides Medical coverage to low income individuals and families. The state and federal government share the costs of the Medicaid program. Medicaid services in Florida are administered by the Agency for Health Care Administration.
Medicaid eligibility in Florida is determined either by the Department of Children and Families (DCF) or the Social Security Administration (for SSI recipients).
DCF determines Medicaid eligibility for:
Low income families with children
Children only
Pregnant women
Non-citizens with medical emergencies
Aged and/or disabled individuals not currently receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Medicaid for Low Income Families With Children
Children up to age 18 and their parents or caretaker relatives may be eligible for Medicaid if the family’s countable income does not exceed the income limits and countable assets are not above $2,000.
Individuals who receive Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA) are eligible for Medicaid. Individuals who are eligible for TCA, but choose not to receive it, may still be eligible for Medicaid.
Families who lose Medicaid eligibility due to earned income may be eligible for up to 12 additional months of Medicaid, if they meet certain requirements.
Families that lose Medicaid eligibility due to child support or alimony may be eligible for 4 additional months of Medicaid.
Parents and caretakers may apply for Medicaid on behalf of their children under age 19 living in their home, if the family income is under the limit for the age of the child.
Children eligible for the Medicaid may enroll in the Child Health Check-up Program. This program provides regularly scheduled health checkups, dental screenings, immunizations and other medical services for children. For information on the Child Health Check-up Program, visit the Agency for Health Care Administrations information page at: http://www.fdhc.state.fl.us/medicaid/childhealthservices/chc-up/index.shtml.
Families may also apply for medical assistance for children only with the Florida KidCare program. Medicaid is one of the components of the Florida KidCare Program. If children do not qualify for Medicaid due to family income, the application will be sent electronically to Florida Healthy Kids (FHK).
FHK covers otherwise eligible children with income less than 200% of the Federal Poverty Level. A separate application is not necessary.
1. Presumptively Eligible Pregnant Women (PEPW): A temporary coverage for prenatal care only by local clinics. The same application will be sent to DCF for an ongoing Medicaid determination. For more information, please see the Family-Related Medicaid Factsheet. (Page 9)
2. Simplified Eligibility for Pregnant Women (SEPW): A simplified "full coverage" for pregnant women only. To apply, please complete the one page application linked below. Print the application and mail, fax or return it in person to the nearest ACCESS office: (English) (Español) (Kreyòl).
Women with family income over the limit for Medicaid, may qualify for the Medically Needy Program. For more information see the Family-Related Medicaid Factsheet. (Page 12)
For pregnant women who do not meet the citizenship requirements for Medicaid, see the information below about Emergency Medicaid for Aliens.
Emergency Medical Assistance (EMA) For Non-Citizens
Noncitizens, who are Medicaid eligible except for their citizenship status, may be eligible for Medicaid to cover a serious medical emergency. This includes the emergency labor and delivery of a child. Before Medicaid may be authorized, applicants must provide proof from a medical professional stating the treatment was due to an emergency condition. The proof also must include the dates of the emergency.
Medicaid for Aged or Disabled
Medicaid for low income individuals who are either aged (65 or older) or disabled is called SSI-Related Medicaid.
Florida residents who are eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) are automatically eligible for Medicaid coverage from the Social Security Administration. There is no need to file a separate ACCESS Florida application unless nursing home services are needed.
Individuals may apply for full Medicaid coverage and other services using the online ACCESS Florida Application and submitting it electronically. If long term care services in a nursing home or community setting are needed, the individual must check the box for HCBS/Waivers or Nursing Home on the Benefit Information screen. HCBS/Waiver programs provide in-home or assisted living services that help prevent institutionalization.
Medicare Savings Programs (Medicare Buy-In) help Medicare beneficiaries with limited finances pay their Medicare premiums; and in some instances, deductibles and co-payments. Medicare Buy-In provides different levels of assistance depending on the amount of an individual or couples income. Individuals may apply for Medicare Buy-In coverage only by completing a Medicaid/Medicare Buy-In Application.
Individuals eligible for Medicaid or a Medicare Savings Program are automatically enrolled in Social Security's Extra Help with Part D (Low Income Subsidy) benefit for the remainder of the year. An individual may also apply directly with Social Security for the Medicare Extra Help Program.
Permanent gold Medicaid cards are issued for each individual who is eligible for Medicaid. The Medicaid card should be presented to medical providers when medical care is being requested. To request a replacement card, call 1-866-762-2237. Those on Medicaid can print a temporary Medicaid card from their ACCESS Account. Further information on Medicaid services is available from the Agency for Health Care Administration.
Medically Needy (Share of Cost)
Individuals who are not eligible for full" Medicaid because their income or assets are over the Medicaid program limits may qualify for the Medically Needy program. Individuals enrolled in Medically Needy must have a certain amount of medical bills each month before Medicaid can be approved. This is referred to as a "share of cost" and varies depending on the household's size and income.
Once an individual meets the share of cost for the month, the individual must contact DCF to complete bill tracking and approve Medicaid for the remainder of the month. Information about this program can be found in the Medically Needy Brochure (Español) (Kreyòl).
Medical Help for Those Who Are Not Eligible for Full Medicaid
Note: The following programs are not under the Department of Children & Families.
Individuals who are not eligible for Medicaid may get help with the cost of prescription drugs through the Florida Discount Drug Card Program.
Individuals, ages 19 to 64, who have not had health insurance coverage for at least six months (even with pre-existing health conditions), may qualify for affordable coverage through the Cover Florida Health Care Program.
If you or someone you know is finding that their household is short of funds to meet their monthly expenses for food and/or personal hygiene items, PLEASE stop by/have them stop by our office to see if you/they qualify for assistance!
Qualifying households are required to bring the following information at the time of application:
A picture ID
A current utility bill or current rent receipt
Proof of income
Social Security cards for all household members
EMERGENCY FOOD PANTRY:
The food pantry can assist a qualifyiing household with canned and boxed food items to meet their food needs on an emergency basis.
The Emergency Food Pantry located at WDM Human Services is sponsored by the Des Moines Area Religious Council (DMARC).
PERSONAL PANTRY:
The Personal Pantry is available monthly on an emergency basis to assist you with the following personal hygiene items:
Bar soap
Laundry detergent
Feminine hygiene products
Toilet tissue
Deodorant
Diapers
Shampoo
Toothpaste.
These items are available on a limited basis since the pantry operates off of community donations.
Personal Pantry Products are provided by: -Donations from local residents -Grants -Area Churches/Organizations -Church Opportunity Group Donations “Fill the May Basket”
WDM Human Services always appreciates donations of Personal Pantry Items!
S.H.A.R.E. (Self Help And Resource Exchange)-Food Program
is a private, not-for-profit organization that provides up to 50% savings on food packages once a month. The standared food package varies monthly, and always contains frest fruit, vegetables and meat. Participant receives groceries of a retail value of $44.00 for $22.00.
S.H.A.R.E. is a monthly program for people to participate:
$22 in cash or food stamps, and
2 hours of verifiable volunteer service of their choice.
Persons may help with distribution day activities to satisfy their volunteer hours on an as-needed basis.
If unable to volunteer (disabled, elderly, shut-in), persons may use banked hours from other participants.
Assisting anyone who is not a relative or non-household member counts as volunteering.
There is no income eligibility requirement for this program.
Additional Food Items/Packages:
Special packages of meat or other food items are available from time to time that can be purchased for the same monthly price.
During the holidays Thanksgiving and Christmas food baskets complete with all the trimmings are also available for the regular package price.
For additional information call:
Shawn @ 327-8662 or Richard @ 279-5783 or Share Iowa @ 800-344-1107
Our Clothing Closet is available to eligible low-income service area households for limited monthly clothing items. In addition to clothing, you may occasionally find curtains, blankets and linens, small appliances and/or accessories for your home.
The West Des Moines Human Services Advisory Board sponsors the Clothing Closet which receives all clothing donations from area residents.
Community donations are always welcome during office hours 8:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Mon-Fri.
ENERGY ASSISTANCE
WDM Human Services offers energy assistance programs to help qualifying households with winter heating bills, furnace repair and replacement, plastic for exterior windows, summer cooling, and assistance with pending gas and/or electric disconnections and re-connections.
1. Winter heating bill assistance - The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) can help qualifying Iowa homeowners and renters pay a portion of their primary heating costs during the winter heating season. Approved households receive a one-time payment which is made directly to their heating vendor, or directly to the client if their heat is included in their rent. (Households receiving rent subsidies who have their heat included in their rent are not eligible.)
Applications Taken:
For households with elderly or disabled members: Beginning on the first business day after October 1, and continuing through the last working day on for before April 15.
All other applicants: Beginning the first business day after November 1.
Documents Reguired at the Time of Application:
Social Security numbers for all household members
A copy of the most current heating and electric bill(s)
Proof of household's gross income for the past 13 weeks or the entire past calendar year
Income guidelines apply!
For more information, please call our office at 222-3660.
2. Furnace Repair/Replacement - A payment toward repair or replacement of a qualifying household's furnace or heating system is available through the Energy Crisis Intervention Payments (ECIP) program.
The application process, documentation and income requirements are the same as those for the LIHEAP program above.
3. Window Weatherization - Plastic for windows, and strips of wood and nails to hold the plastic in place, are available to qualifying households.
Application for this assistance can be made by contacting our office to determine eligibility. Qualifying households may pick up the materials at our office.
Our handyman may assist senior and disabled citizens who reside in West Des Moines with installation.
4. Summer Cooling - Limited quantities of fans and air conditioners are available to qualifying households. 5. Gas/Electric emergency utility assistance - If a qualifying service area household has experienced recent financial hardship, and is in danger of having ther gas and/or electric service(s) disconnected, or if this/these utility services has/have already been disconnected, we may be able to help!
We offer programs to assist qualifying households maintain or re-establish these service(s).
Income verification is the same as that required by the LIHEAP program above and information from a household's gas and/or electric vendor(s) is also required at the time of application.
BUDGET ASSISTANCE
Income/Expense Budget Worksheets and other Budget Information is available upon request to help you set up and maintain a budget that works for you.
H20 Plus Program
Limited assistance is available to eligible West Des Moines households who are experiencing a financial setback that has made it difficult for them to pay their WDM Water/Municipal Services bill on time.
HOLIDAY PROGRAMS
If you or someone you know needs assistance to help your/their family during the holiday seasons, please contact our office at 222-3660 after October 1 to find out how to complete a holiday application.
WDM Human Services offers the following holiday programs to qualifying households in need:
Thanksgiving Food Baskets
Thanksgiving Day Meal
Christmas Food Baskets
Toyland for Children
Shopping Trip for Children to Purchase Gifts for Family Members
TANF cash assistance is a program providing temporary financial assistance to needy families. The receipt of TANF cash assistance is limited to 60 months in an adult's lifetime. Temporary financial assistance may be provided to the following families and individuals:
Minor Children;
Specified relatives with whom the children are living;
The minor children's blood-related/adoptive siblings with whom the children are living;
Pregnant women in their last trimester who have no other eligible children; and
Refugees with minor dependent children.
Temporary financial assistance will not be provided to the following:
Minor children who are absent from the home for a period of 90 consecutive days;
Familes whose specified caretaker relatives do not assign certain child support rights to the State;
Familes whose specified caretaker relative does not cooperate in establishing paternity or obtaining child support as required;
Familes containing an adult who has received 60 months of TANF cash assistance, unless an extension is granted by the State.
Persons receiving SSI;
Teenage parents not living in adult-supervised settings as defined by the State;
Fugitive felons and probation and parole violators;
Individuals convicted after August 22, 1996 (under Federal or State law), of any offense which is classified as a felony and which has an element the possession, use, or distribution of a controlled substance, unless the individual is complying with the conditions of supervision or if the sentence associated with the felony conviction has been discharged and the individual is actively participating in treatment, if required.
Individuals found to have fraudulently misrepresented residence in order to obtain assistance in two or more states;
Caretaker relatives who fail to notify the State of a child's absence from the home for a period of 90 or more days:
Minor children receiving Foster Care Payments unless the absence is considered temporary (not to exceed 90 days); and
Ineligible or illegal aliens.
Eligibility for TANF cash assistance is determined by evaluating specific nonfinancial and financial criteria established by federal and state regulations. Families and individuals must meet the following nonfinancial criteria:
Age limitations (dependent children only);
Minor living with a specified caretaker relative as a dependent child;
Furnishing a social security number;
Residency (intending to reside in the state) requirements;
Citizenship/alien status requirements;
Cooperating with Child Support Enforcement (CSED), Third Party Liability (TPL) and Health Insurance Premium Payment System (HIPPS);
Cooperating with program integrity reviews; and
Negotiating, signing and complying with all requirements of the Family Investment Agreement/WoRC Employability Plan (FIA/EP).
Families and individuals must also meet the following financial criteria:
Countable resources must be less than $3,000; *Resources are real and personal property owned by the family or individual as of the date of application. Some resources can be excluded from consideration such as the home of usual residence and basic maintenance items essential for day-to-day living;
Countable income (earned or unearned), which is determined by allowing the appropriate income disregards, cannot exceed the income standards for the family size requesting assistance; and
The right to any child support payments must be assigned to the State.
Following is a table showing different family sizes and the income amounts used to test for initial and on-going eligibility for the appropriate family size:
I am a single mother of two boys. I work full time. My rent and bills are due and I do not have all the money it is going to take to pay everything. I went to transitional assistance for help they told me I do not qualify. I don't understand why not. I just need some help paying my rent and bills. I don't know what to do know.
The Emergency / General Assistance Program helps individuals and families with their emergency basic needs, including housing (e.g., back rent, temporary housing, security deposit), utilities, food, and burial costs.
Catholic Charities Basic Needs Emergency Services provide assistance to people in need of food, fuel, rental, or utility assistance as well as holiday assistance. Available funding varies from city to city. When services or funding is not available, staff will make referrals to other food pantries, shelters, other private charities, public assistance programs, and counseling support services. Clients also will be connected to additional community services in order to help address critical underlying needs and to help prevent future crisis situations.
If you would like to help Catholic Charities provide Basic Needs Emergency Services, you may make a credit card donation now or call 617-451-7952.
Service Locations by Town
Brockton
Catholic Charities South 686 N. Main Street, Brockton, MA 02301 Contact Robert Loxley at 508-587-0815.
Our Brockton community service center offers emergency financial assistance for fuel, rent, and utilities. These services are available Monday through Friday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
In addition, food is available through our food pantry, the largest in Plymouth County, serving 22,000 individuals each year. Clients may visit the food pantry up to four times a year. The pantry serves people living primarily in the Brockton area and is open from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, and from 10 a.m.-12 noon on Wednesday. It is also open from 5-7 p.m. on Monday.
Dorchester
Catholic Charities Yawkey Center 185 Columbia Road, Dorchester, MA 02121 Contact Norma Wallace at 617-506-6600.
The Yawkey Center offers brief counseling when necessary, emergency financial assistance for food, fuel, rent and utilities, food through a food pantry, 9/11 victims support, and holiday assistance. Emergency funding may also be available for glasses, prescriptions and emergency travel.
Services are available Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m.-12 noon to residents of Suffolk County.
Gloucester
Catholic Charities North 60 Prospect Street, Gloucester, MA 01930 Contact Sarah Gindel at 978-283-3055.
Our Gloucester community service center offers emergency financial assistance for fuel, rent, and utilities as well as food gift certificates to local grocery stores.
Services are available Monday through Thursday. Hours vary, so please call 978-283-3055. Services are provided to residents of Essex, Gloucester, Manchester, and Rockport.
Haverhill
Open Hand Food Pantry 16 Ashland Street, Haverhill, MA Contact Delis Rivera at 978-372-2828.
The Open Hand Food Pantry is open Tuesdays and Wednesday from 9-11:30 a.m. In addition to food, clothing and other miscellaneous items are also available. Food is available for residents of the Greater Haverhill area.
Lawrence
Merrimack Valley Catholic Charities 439 S. Union Street, Lawrence, MA 01843 Contact Felicita Roman at 978-685-5930 ext. 239.
Our Lawrence community service center offers 9/11 victims support, brief counseling, emergency financial assistance for rent and utilities, housing search assistance and furniture. Baby supplies such as clothes, diapers and used furniture are available as well.
Services are available Monday through Friday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Services are primarily provided to residents of the Greater Lawrence area. When funds are available, services are also provided to residents of Andover, Amesbury, Ashby, Ayer, Bedford, Billerica, Boxborough, Carlisle, Chelmsford, Dracut, Dunstable, Georgetown, Groton, Groveland, Haverhill, Littleton, Lowell, Pepperell, Shirley, Merrimac, Methuen, Newbury, Newburyport, North Andover, Salisbury, Tewksbury, Townsend, Tyngsboro, West Newbury and Westford. Specific criteria must be met in order to receive financial assistance.
Lowell
Food Pantry of Merrimack Valley 174 Central Street, Lowell, MA 01852 Contact Delis Rivera at 978-454-9946.
The Merrimack Valley Food Pantry in Lowell is open Monday through Thursday from 1-3:30 p.m. In addition to food, clothing and other miscellaneous items are also available. Food is available for residents of the Greater Lowell area.
Merrimack Valley Catholic Charities 70 Lawrence Street, Lawrence, MA 01852 Contact Felicita Roman at 978-452-1421.
Our Lowell community service center offers 9/11 victims support, brief counseling, emergency financial assistance for rent and utilities, housing search assistance and furniture. Baby supplies such as clothes, diapers and used furniture are available as well.
Services are available Monday through Friday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Services are primarily provided to residents of the Greater Lowell area. When funds are available, services are also provided to residents of Andover, Amesbury, Ashby, Ayer, Bedford, Billerica, Boxborough, Carlisle, Chelmsford, Dracut, Dunstable, Georgetown, Groton, Groveland, Haverhill, Lawrence, Littleton, Pepperell, Shirley, Merrimac, Methuen, Newbury, Newburyport, North Andover, Salisbury, Tewksbury, Townsend, Tyngsboro, West Newbury and Westford. Specific criteria must be met in order to receive financial assistance.
Lynn
Catholic Charities North 55 Lynn Shore Drive, Lynn, MA 01902 Contact Ellen Galligan at 781-593-2312.
Our Lynn community service center offers 9/11 victims support, brief counseling, and emergency financial assistance for fuel, rent, and utilities as well as food gift certificates to local grocery stores.
Services are available Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m.-12 noon. Services are provided to residents of Burlington, Lynn, Lynnfield, Melrose, Nahant, North Reading, Reading, Revere, Saugus, Swampscott, Wakefield, Wilmington, and Woburn.
Milford
Catholic Charities West 126 Main Street, Milford, MA 01757 Call 508-478-9632.
Natick
Catholic Charities West 5 Wilson Street, Natick, MA 01760 Call 508-647-5638.
Our Natick community service center offers 9/11 victims support, emergency financial assistance for fuel, rent and utilities as well as food, food vouchers and gift certificates when available. Clothes and baby supplies such as diapers are also available from time to time.
Services are available Monday through Friday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Services are provided to residents of Dover, Hudson, Marlborough, Maynard, Natick, Needham, Newton, Stow, Sudbury, Waltham, Watertown, Wayland, Wellesley and Weston.
Plymouth
Thrifty Pilgrim Thrift Shop and Food Pantry Cordage Park, 377 Court Street, Plymouth, MA 02360 Contact Anne Garrity at 508-746-6133.
The Thrifty Pilgrim Thrift Shop and Food Pantry is a satellite location of Catholic Charities South, which serves the Greater Plymouth area. It is primarily funded by the Plymouth Guild whose members have been loyal volunteers at the center for more than 20 years. The food pantry is open Monday through Friday from 10-11:30 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m.
Salem
Catholic Charities North 280 Washington Street, Salem, MA 01970 Call 978-740-6923.
Our Salem community service center offers brief counseling and emergency financial assistance for fuel, rent, and utilities as well as food gift certificates to local grocery stores. The Little Lambs Program provides diapers and wipes to low-income Salem families with children age 3 and under.
Food services are available Monday through Thursday from 9:30 a.m.- 12 noon. Services are provided to residents of Beverly, Boxford, Danvers, Hamilton, Ipswich, Marblehead, Middleton, Peabody, Rowley, Salem, Topsfield, and Wenham.
Somerville
Catholic Charities Greater Boston 270 Washington Street, Somerville, MA 02143 Contact Tara Anderson at 617-625-1920.
Our Somerville community service center offers fuel, rental, and utility assistance as well as food through a pantry.
Services are available Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. to residents of Middlesex County.
South Boston
Labouré Center 275 West Broadway, South Boston, MA 02127 Contact Menny Kalas at 617-464-8565.
Our South Boston community service center offers fuel, rental and utility assistance as well as food vouchers when available.
Services are available Monday through Friday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
South End
El Centro del Cardenal 76 Union Park Street, Boston, MA 02118 Contact Beth Chambers at 617-542-9292.
Our South End community service center offers fuel, rental, and utility assistance as well as food through a pantry to residents of the greater Boston area.
The food pantry at El Centro del Cardenal is open Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) distributes federal surplus foods to emergency food pantries and needy households. The program operates in a partnership with local governments and community organizations in all of the State�s 24 jurisdictions. In federal fiscal year 2004 (FFY 2004), the U.S. Department of Agriculture provided 386 emergency food pantries, soup kitchens, and shelters with 4,711,598 pounds of commodities. These commodities provide a base supply for emergency feeding locations, enabling these sites to use their resources for the purchase of additional foods. Also, more than 350,000 households in Maryland received TEFAP commodities in FFY 2004.
Eligibility Requirements: Category of Eligibility
Food Stamp Recipient
Energy Assistance
Medical Assistance
Unemployment
Welfare Recipient
Income less than:
Household Size
Monthly Gross Income
1
$1,516.65
2
$2,041.65
3
$2,566.65
4
$3,091.65
5
$3,616.65
6
$4,141.65
7
$4,666.65
8
$5,191.65
For each additional household member add $525.00
Where to Apply: Your local Emergency Feeding Organization. Click here to find one in your area.
What to Bring:
Photo Identification (Driver�s License, Maryland ID, or Employment ID)
Proof of Address (from Apartment or house lease; electric, gas, water, or phone bill; rent book; rent receipt; or mortgage statement)
Proof of Income or most recent benefit letter for government checks (SSI, SSDI, VA, Social Security, or any others)
Proof of Other Cash or Non Cash resources. (Bring all that apply to you: Most recent savings and checking account statements, life insurance policies, car truck or motorcycle titles, stocks or bonds, papers about anything else you own that is of value, except personal belongings).
Maryland Emergency Food Program (MEFP)
The Maryland Emergency Food Program (MEFP) provides grants to assist emergency food providers (including soup kitchens and food pantries) in purchasing food for needy individuals and families. During fiscal year 2003, 255 emergency food programs were awarded a total of $1,038,000 for the purchase of food only.
For more information about The Maryland Emergency Food Program, call Lindsay Bradshaw on (410) 767-7328.
Statewide Nutrition Assistance Program
The Statewide Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funds the purchase of capital equipment for emergency food pantries and food banks, such as shelving, refrigerators, freezers, and food handling equipment. The Center for Poverty Solutions oversaw the administration of the program in Fiscal Year 2003 and provided the required 50% match if the emergency feeding orgranizations could not afford to do so. In FY 2003, SNAP distributed financial grants to 52 food pantries and emergency feeding organizations. Maryland food banks received $47,615.75 in SNAP funds and food pantries received $273,188.98.
For more information about The Statewide Nutrition Assistance Program, call Lindsay Bradshaw on (410) 767-7328.
Home-Delivered Meals to Persons with HIV/AIDS
This program provides home delivered food and nutrition counseling to persons with HIV/AIDS. The program recognizes that many people suffering from the effects of HIV/AIDS have very specific dietary needs. Nutritious meals, prepared in a safe and contamination-free manner, help maintain the immune system and reduce the side effects of some medications. Two programs carry out this function. Food and Friends, based in Washington, D.C. provides services to Southern Maryland (Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary�s Counties) as well as Montgomery, Prince George�s, Frederick, and Washington Counties. Maryland Community Kitchen, based in Baltimore, provides services to eight counties on the Eastern Shore (Caroline, Cecil, Dorchester, Kent, Somerset, Talbot, Wicomico, and Worcester Counties) as well as Baltimore City.
Photo Identification (Driver�s License, Maryland ID, or Employment ID)
Proof of Address (from Apartment or house lease; electric, gas, water, or phone bill; rent book; rent receipt; or mortgage statement)
Proof of Income for Past 2 Months (from past 2 months pay stubs that show your income, or most recent benefit letter for government checks (SSI, SSDI, VA, Social Security, or any others)
Proof of Emergency - Eviction or Utility Cut-Off Notice
Proof of Other Cash or Non Cash resources. (Bring most recent savings and checking account statements)
Social Security Cards: Everyone who gets services must have a social security number. It is best to bring a card for everyone for whom you are seeking benefits (yourself, children, and so on).
Proof of Household Expenses. Bring as many of the following as you can: most recent BG&E gas or electric bill; most recent fuel oil or propane bill that shows the company�s name, address, and telephone number; receipt or written statement of child care costs; real estate tax bill; recent doctor or hospital bills.
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