09 Dec 09 DCF Video of Project Homeless Connect
The Florida Department of Children and Families has released some video from our Project Homeless Connect event in downtown Orlando last Friday, 12/4.
Tags: City of Orlando, DCF, Orange County, Project Homeless Connect, video
29 Jul 09 Emergency Financial Assistance for Housing Program
About a month ago, we told you about DCF’s Emergency Financial Assistance for Housing Program (EFAHP). Well, by the time you finish reading this, that program will be out of money. The unfortunate news came from Tom Pierce, Director of the Office on Homelessness, earlier today:
“As expected, we have received an enormous number of applications for rent or mortgage assistance since July 6. By July 15, a total of 2,893 applications had been received and assigned for reviews of eligibility. We estimate that between July 6 and July 27, over 5,600 applications have been received. Our funds can only assist approximately 4,000 of those applicants. Therefore, be advised that applications received after Friday, August 7, are not likely to be assisted.
Any applications received after the above date will only be reviewed for approval if we have enough money left over from approving the first batch of cases. Otherwise, the applications will be denied for lack of funds. We will mail a letter to each applicant telling them that we are unable to help. We will also suggest that they check locally for funds.
The Office does not want to create any false expectations that EFAHP aid will be available to help a family seeking aid after August 7, 2009. The current economic situation has caused many more households to apply than ever before.
Thank you for your assistance in sharing this information with other local agencies.”
16 Jul 09 2010 HHAG Application Instructions
Instructions for HSN’s 2010 Homeless Housing Assistance Grant (HHAG) are available for download. Please also review the overview of the HHAG application process.
10 Jun 09 Emergency Financial Assistance for Housing
The Florida Department of Children and Families is preparing to staff up and be in a position to once again accept and fund applications from families with minor children who are behind in their rent, or who are homeless and need aid for a security deposit to get back into an apartment.
Tom Pierce, Director of the Office on Homelessness, issued the following memo that explains eligibility and the application process: (more…)
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23 Apr 09 State of Florida Emergency Shelter Grant Funding
The Department of Children & Families has issued a request for proposals for statewide Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) funding.
Applicants statewide may apply for the State of Florida allocation, including those from formula communities that receive an ESG award directly from HUD. However, priority funding consideration for 2008 will be given to eligible applicants from non-formula communities upon which the state’s grant amount is based.
Application deadline is May 22, 2009, 3:30pm.
For all of the details, please visit DCF’s web site:
Federal Emergency Shelter Grants Program-Facility Proposal
Federal Emergency Shelter Grants Program-Prevention Proposal
