Emergency Assistance funds for rent, utilities and emergency shelter are provided for eligible low-income persons in order to help to maintain self-sufficiency and prevent homelessness.

The purpose of Emergency Assistance is to avoid, eliminate or alleviate an emergency condition caused by an unforeseen circumstance resulting in a situation that calls for immediate action.

To be eligible:

• an individual or family must be able to maintain after the crisis is alleviated
• an individual or family must receive or be eligible for Cash Assistance (TANF, GA, SSI) or Certain Medicaid programs
• The emergency must have been the result of an unforeseen circumstance or a combination of circumstances that are beyond the recipients control.