Phone Number: (407) 658-1818 Hours: 8:30am-4:30pm (Monday-Friday) Locations: Catholic Charities of Central Florida – Main OfficeBlessed Sacrament Catholic ChurchHoly Redeemer – Multi-Ministry Service Center Our Lady of Grace Catholic ChurchPrince of Peace Catholic Church St. Joseph – Multi-Ministry Service CenterSt. Joseph Catholic Church Who We Are The Family Stability Program provides homeless prevention and rapid rehousing services to men, women and families who are either experiencing homelessness or are at risk of being homeless. Financial assistance is provided to those in need who meet the eligibility criteria for various funding sources. The eligibility criteria and the amount of funding available varies by funding source, the location where assistance is needed and the situation and circumstances of those in need. A comprehensive assessment completed by a Family Stability Program case manager determines eligibility. We serve clients from the following nine counties: Brevard, Lake, Marion, Orange, Osceola, Polk, Seminole, Volusia, and Sumter counties. Click here for information on COVID-19 pandemic-related rental assistance. “Intense love does not measure, it just gives.” St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Charities steps in to help family after fire ALTAMONTE SPRINGS | Uriah Frisby heard a loud bang and people screaming outside. It was 1 a.m. He opened his front door to find the next-door apartment in flames and spreading fast. His neighbors were screaming the name of a young boy trapped within. “I ran inside, quickly got dressed, woke up my daughter and got her out of there,” he recalled. “We left with nothing but the clothes we had on us. It was scary. Within a few minutes, my apartment was completely in flames.” Read more here. Welcome! If you are in need of financial assistance, please fill out the intake form here and a case manager will be in touch with you soon. Before applying for assistance, please be mindful about the following important qualifications: Your household has income. You do not owe more than one month’s rent. You do not have an eviction case already filed in the court system. Please note that submitting the intake form or providing documentation does not guarantee assistance. If you are approved, you may be eligible for up to $1,000 in rental assistance and/or up to $500 in utility assistance. The process for determination of assistance eligibility takes from 8-10 business days. After the intake is reviewed by a case manager, assistance may be provided based on funder eligible criteria and funding availability. FAQ Do I quality for assistance? In order to qualify… Your household has income. You do not owe more than one month’s rent. You do not have an eviction case already filed in the court system. How do I receive financial assistance? If you are in need of financial assistance, please fill out the intake form here and a case manager will be in touch with you soon. If I submit an application, does that guarantee financial assistance? No, submitting the intake form or providing documentation does not guarantee assistance. If I am approved, how much money am I eligible to receive? If you are approved, you may be eligible for up to $1,000 in rental assistance and/or up to $500 in utility assistance. How long will the process take to determine if I will receive assistance? The process for determination of assistance eligibility takes from 8-10 business days. Meet with a Case Manager Brevard County By appointment only. Please call (321)-338-2986. Polk County Walk-ins welcome Monday – Thursday. For afternoon appointments in Lakeland, please call (863) 686-7153. For afternoon appointments in Winter Haven, please call (863) 299-7983. Volusia County Walk-ins welcome, but appointments are preferred. Please call (407) 797-1281. Orange County Please call (407) 658-1818. By The Numbers $627,041.67 Distributed in Rental Assistance $141,517.41 Distributed in Utility Assistance 919 Households Served 2,486 Individuals Served The services provided by the Family Stability Program throughout the Diocese of Orlando are made possible thanks to the help of our generous partners.
