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04/21/2021

HOMELESS OUTREACH
Brevard Family Support Services assists children and families in Brevard County, FL who are experiencing homelessness.

Services include:
one-time financial assistance
case management
referral to counseling and
parent training services
Case management family coaches actively assist in accessing community resources. They work to help families secure housing, work skills training programs, employment opportunities, transportation, medical services and other needs. These intensive services aim to reduce the time that families remain homeless.

Case managers working in the school system assist students experiencing homelessness in maintaining academic performance and participation in extracurricular activities.

Features
Assist families in meeting basic needs
Collaborate with the Brevard County School District, local agencies, and homeless students to maintain a strong academic performance
Train schools in areas related to homelessness identification, services, and awareness
Assist families in obtaining transportation for children to medical and educational services appointments
Work with community stakeholders to connect families with opportunities that will assist with their transition out of homelessness
Assist families in gaining access to available community resources, training on employment retention, and refer them to employment opportunities
Develop a family plan to prevent repeated homelessness
Eligibility
To be eligible for assistance, each of the following must apply:

Families must reside in Brevard County, FL
There must be a history of substance abuse
Family MUST be currently experiencing homelessness or at imminent risk of homelessness (having received a 3-day notice)
All applicants will need to submit a completed:

OTA Application Package
Authorization for Release of Information – Landlord
W9- Form
Submission instructions: Scan and email the completed forms to [email protected]. If you are unable to email the forms, please fax them to (321) 735-8105, or deliver them to our Rockledge, FL office in Brevard County.

Once the entire application packet is received, you will be contacted by an assigned case manager within 2-3 business days. Clients requesting move-in assistance must have an identified landlord and submit the completed Form W9 with the application. Checks are processed 10-14 days after the submission of a completed application and mailed directly to the landlord or utility company.

Florida
Eckerd Connects | Homeless Outreach
4095 U.S. Hwy. 1
Rockledge, FL 32955

04/21/2021

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Florida’s Participation in Federal Emergency Rental Assistance Program
On January 12, 2021, in News Releases, by Staff
Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the State of Florida has submitted confirmation to the United States Department of the Treasury that it will take part in the Emergency Rental Assistance Program established under the federal COVID-19 relief legislation signed into law on December 27th, 2020. The program will provide $1.4 billion in emergency rental assistance to Floridians, of which it is anticipated that more than $850 million will be administered by the State of Florida.

Cities and counties with a population of 200,000 and greater will receive funds directly from the United States Department of the Treasury for the program. While final allocations have not yet been released, it is anticipated that more than $850 million will be provided to the State.

Households meeting the following criteria will be eligible for assistance:

Qualifies for unemployment or has experienced a reduction in household income, incurred significant costs, or experienced a financial hardship due to COVID-19.
Demonstrates a risk of experiencing homelessness or housing instability.
Has a household income at or below 80 percent of the area median income, with priority given to households below 50 percent of the area median income.
The State expects disbursement of funds under the Emergency Rental Assistance Program from the federal government to eligible units of government to occur in the coming weeks. Additional information on the program will be released as further guidance is provided by the federal government.

04/21/2021

04/21/2021

Brevard County Housing and Human Services
The Housing and Human Services Department is a partnership of services operating under the Brevard County Community Services Group and the Board of County Commissioners. In the best interest of all residents, the Housing and Human Services Department identifies and addresses community needs and plan for the organization, development, and evaluation of Board sponsored programs, designed to enhance the health, safety, and quality of life in Brevard County.

Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) Application
Please note that failure to provide all required documents will result in the denial of assistance.

Downloadable Application (508 Compliant)

PDF
Emergency Rental Assistance Application
(pdf, 280 KB)
Attachment C - Form W-9 (pdf, 131 KB)
Applications will be accepted at the following locations:

At all County Libraries
By mail or hand delivered to:

Housing and Human Services Department
2725 Judge Fran Jamieson way, B-106
Viera, Florida 32940

By email at [email protected]
Use the online application portal web address:

Did you know? You can fill in the document online and then click the print icon and all of your information will be populated in the printable document, saving you time later.

04/21/2021

Brevard Homeless Coalition, Inc. Guy Klenke
Homeless Systems Specialist
Brevard Homeless Coalition, Inc.
321-806-9039
[email protected] FL-513 - Palm Bay, Melbourne/Brevard County CoC

04/21/2021

Housing for homeless
The mission of Housing for Homeless is to provide the homeless of Brevard with support services and safe housing solutions that enables them to move from our care to their own affordable housing
Housing for Homeless
4087 S. US 1, Suite 3
Rockledge, FL 32955
Office: (321) 639-0166
Fax: (321) 639-0989
Housing Specialist ext. 113
Email [email protected]
Operating Hours
M – F: 9 – 5 pm
Sat. & Sun. Closed
Applications are at

Providing a Doorway to a Brighter Future!