Jefferson County CAC - Emergency Services Dept.

The Emergency Services Department is funded through three separate funding sources: Community Services Block Grant (CSBG), United Way (UW) and Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP). All funding is subject to availability and all applicants must meet certain eligibility guidelines to qualify.

Available funds are allocated to assist in these certain areas: Rental assistance, Food Vouchers, Water disconnects, Prescription vouchers, Transportation assistance, Hygiene Products and Cleaning Supplies.

To be eligible, applicants must be at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines and must not have received assistance for the particular area of need within a reasonable time period as determined by CSBG Staff. All funds are based on eligibility and are administered on a case-by-case basis.