Maintains a list of support groups, agencies, and organizations for parents. Helplines and Information

Offers community-based supportive housing for individuals with disabilities. Permanent Supportive Housing More information: - Includes rental assistance, case management, adult education classes, and behavior health services - Provides referrals to other community resources as needed

Helps low-income families find affordable apartments. Housing Assistance

Provides temporary shelter for up to 3 months. Emergency Shelter More information: - Includes meals and showers - Individuals with a substance use disorder must be on medication or receiving therapy

Connects families with services and resources to help them live and thrive in the community. Information and Referral More information: - Case managers available to coordinate services

Oversees programs that help low-income households with food, medical bills, cash assistance, and other emergency needs. Food Stamps/SNAP, Medical Benefits Assistance More information: - Provides medical benefits to eligible individuals who cannot afford to pay their medical bills - Cash assistance is available for eligible children, parents, and other relatives of those who qualify - Offers assistance to residents who are totally disabled and cannot work for a minimum of 3 months - Emergency cash assistance is provided once a year to families with children for court-ordered evictions, foreclosures, utility cut-offs, and burial assistance

Provides emergency cash assistance to families facing eviction, foreclosure, utility cut-off, water bills, or burial expenses. Financial Assistance More information: - Assistance is limited to once every 24 months - Additional funds may be available for families affected by natural disasters

Offers 6 to 9 months of residential services for women with children. Transitional Housing More information: - Includes case management, counseling, education, job training, and referrals to other programs

Provides up to $350 in emergency financial assistance for for court-ordered evictions, water bills, and utility shut-offs. Emergency Financial Assistance More information: - Recipients of cash public assistance may also be eligible for up to $600 to cover burial expenses - Assistance is limited to once every 24 months

Provides emergency shelter to men, women, and families for up to 30 days. Emergency Shelter More information: - Accepts donations of household goods and office equipment

Helps families experiencing homelessness to find temporary emergency housing. Emergency Shelter More information: - Offers assistance with rent and utility expenses - Job placement services are available for TANF recipients

Provides shelter and support for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Emergency Shelter, Homeless Shelter More information: - Residents receive dinner, case management, and support services - Accepts donations of money, paper goods, personal items, and food

Provides families with limited cash assistance to encourage independence. Temporary Financial Assistance More information: - Some participants are required to engage in work activities - Assistance is limited to 5 years of benefits in a lifetime

Offer technical assistance to parents on advocacy techniques and IEP development. Parenting Education More information: - Parents can receive one-on-one assistance for specific issues

Provides support for families and caregivers with legal custody of children. Case Management More information: - Helps families overcome obstacles such as finding employment, housing, and childcare

Provides financial assistance, including food stamps, medical benefits, and temporary cash assistance. Financial Assistance More information: - Provides cash assistance to single adults who are totally disabled and cannot work for a minimum of three months - Emergency cash assistance may be used for court-ordered evictions, foreclosures, utility cut-offs, and burials - Financial assistance with childcare costs may be available for eligible families

Provides an online resource for children and families that shares community services and programs concerning school readiness, parent-child relationships, and family engagement. Helplines and Information

Provides financial assistance and case management services to help eligible families prevent eviction or utility shut-off. Housing Assistance

Provides residents with mental health services, including assessments and evaluations, case management, therapy, and medication management. Mental Health Services More information: - Offers education, follow up services, and treatment service coordination - School-based services available for youth who have Medical Assistance or no insurance - Administers Screening and Assessment Services for Children and Adolescents along with drug tests

Provides temporary housing for families with children who don't have a permanent place to live. Emergency Shelter More information: - Single men and women are not allowed - Families can stay for up to 90 days

Offers case management services to help families combat intergenerational poverty and achieve self-sufficiency. Family Support Services

Offers temporary shelter during the winter months for individuals needing a warm place to stay. Emergency Shelter More information: - Open January to March; confirm availability with the Kent County Department of Social Services

Offers emergency cash assistance for court-ordered evictions, foreclosures, utility shut-off notices, and burial expenses. Financial Assistance More information: - Helps families in crisis with food, shelter, and counseling needs - Occasionally assists residents in public and Section 8 housing - Assistance is limited to once in a 24-month period

Provides information and referral for programs related to mental and behavioral health, family services, public health, older adults, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. Information and Referral

Provides housing and support to families experiencing homelessness. Housing/Shelter More information: - Emergency shelter, permanent supportive housing, and post-shelter support available - Offers case management, employment and career counseling, student tutoring, and GED prep - Referrals must come from the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services