This agency for is only for Bridgeport, Easton, Fairfield, Monroe, Stratford, and Trumbull and provides social services for economically disadvantaged residents of Greater Bridgeport. Elegibility: HPRP provides funding to assist families and individuals who are at imminent risk of homelessness. Must be "imminently at risk of becoming literally homeless within the next 6-15 days": Being evicted within 6-15 days from private dwelling (own home, or family/friend s home), OR Being discharged from an institution in which the person has been a resident for more than 30 consecutive days, OR Living in housing that has been condemned by housing officials and is no longer considered habitable, OR Fleeing a domestic violence housing situation. IN ADDITION TO ONE OF THE ABOVE: No appropriate housing options have been identified, and The person lacks the financial resources and support networks needed to obtain immediate housing or remain in their existing housing.NOTE: If literally homeless or imminently homelessness (within 5 days), refer to homeless shelter. Hours of operation:M-F: 8:30am-4:30pm .. (continue to details page for more info and costs)
41.1758203,-73.1991097

Municipal government administers selected public services for residents. Elegibility: HPRP provides funding to assist families and individuals who are at imminent risk of homelessness. Must be "imminently at risk of becoming literally homeless within the next 6-15 days": * Being evicted within 6-15 days from private dwelling (own home, or family/friend s home), OR * Being discharged from an institution in which the person has been a resident for more than 30 consecutive days, OR * Living in housing that has been condemned by housing officials and is no longer considered habitable, OR * Fleeing a domestic violence housing situation. IN ADDITION TO ONE OF THE ABOVE: * No appropriate housing options have been identified, and * *The person lacks the financial resources and support networks needed to obtain immediate housing or remain in their existing housing.NOTE:If literally homeless or imminently homelessness (within 5 days), refer to homeless shelter. Hours of operation: M-F: 9am-4:30pm You should bring a referral from Code Enforcement Office .. (continue to details page for more info and costs)
41.1855180,-73.1808540

Family service agency offers help for those facing HIV-positive status, domestic violence, illiteracy, and hearing impairment. FSW assists those experiencing psychiatric problems, or coping with traumatic loss, parenting struggles, stress or anxiety. FSW also offers youth development and job training programs. FSW s subsidiary, Family Assets LLC, helps residents improve their financial literacy and save for college, a new home or to start a business. Elegibility:At risk of becoming homeless; Resident of Greater Bridgeport; Must have source of income; Must be referred by an agency. HPRP provides funding to assist families and individuals who are at imminent risk of homelessness. Must be "imminently at risk of becoming literally homeless within the next 6-15 days":*Being evicted within 6-15 days from private dwelling (own home, or family/friend s home), OR*Being discharged from an institution in which the person has been a resident for more than 30 consecutive days, OR*Living in housing that has been condemned by housing officials and is no longer considered habitable, OR*Fleeing a domestic violence housing situation. IN ADDITION TO ONE OF THE ABOVE:*No appropriate housing options have been identified, and*The person lacks the financial resources and support networks needed to obtain immediate housing or remain in their existing housing.NOTE: If literally homeless or imminently homelessness (within 5 days), refer to homeless shelter. Hours of operation:M,Th,F: 8am-5pm; T-W: 8am-9pm Must have an agency referral; People needing assistance do not contact FSW directly .. (continue to details page for more info and costs)
41.1730843,-73.2082899

State agency administers state and federal cash assistance programs for low income individuals and families with children, individuals who are elderly or disabled, and refugees. Cash or medical insurance program Elegibility:Family has received TFA but is not currently receiving TFA; Must file application for T-RAP within six months of leaving TFA; Must be living in privately owned rental housing and must not already be receiving a rental subsidy; An adult member of the household must be employed for at least 12 hours per week or an adult member must be employed and the family has income that exceeds the TFA payment standard. Hours of operation:M,T,F: 8:30am-4:30pm; W,Th: 8:30am-12noon (W,Th afternoons: emergencies only) Application must be filed within six months of leaving TFA; Client obtains a referral letter from their DSS worker; Client fills out the pre-application form on the other side of the referral letter; Client then mails the completed application to John D Amelia and Associates. .. (continue to details page for more info and costs)
41.1935502,-73.1934382

Community services agency offers educational, self improvement, physical fitness, and recreational activities. Services for children and youth include child care centers, summer camp, youth development programs, a Teen Fathers Program in Bridgeport Hours of operation:M-F: 9am-5pm .. (continue to details page for more info and costs)
41.1727139,-73.2079419

*Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program* On February 17, 2009, President Obama signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009,which ludes $1.5 billion for a Homelessness Prevention Fund. Funding for this program, called the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP), is being distributed based on the formula used for the Emergency Shelter Grants (ESG) program. Grantees may provide rental assistance or services to eligible program participants who are residing or would like to reside outside their jurisdiction. They may also fund ubgrantees that serve persons outside of the jurisdiction, subgrantees that are located outside of the jurisdiction, and subgrantees that serve multiple jurisdictions. A grantee may establish more stringent requirements, such as requiring that HPRP funds be spent within the jurisdiction or establishing a residency requirement,but HUD is not setting these requirements. Counties served:All (Statewide) .. (continue to details page for more info and costs)
41.1768588,-73.1904336