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Family Support Program

Six-month partnership where we work with you to build stability and long-term well-being.

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About

This program is a six-month partnership where we work with you to build stability and long-term well-being. You choose your goals, and we support you through coaching, skill-building, and connections to resources.

Eligibility

  • Must be a Hamilton County Resident.
  • Not in public or income-based housing and not on Section 8.
  • Be behind on an essential Household expense (i.e. rent, lights, water, or sewer).
  • Experienced some form of verifiable financial hardship within the last 90 days.

What We Offer

  • Budgeting & financial skill-building
  • Resume & job-readiness support
  • Goal setting & action planning
  • Coaching, accountability, encouragement
  • Referrals to partner resources (when available)

What We Expect From Clients

  • Attend scheduled meetings/check-ins
  • Participate honestly in goal setting
  • Work on agreed-upon action steps
  • Communicate if unable to attend
  • Provide truthful info & documents
  • Treat staff and others with respect

Financial Assistance

Participation may make you eligible for help with essential household needs, like rent or utilities. Assistance is not guaranteed and depends on eligibility, participation, documentation, and funding.

Contact Us

Office of Family Empowerment
Address
6098 Debra Rd
chattanooga,TN 37411
Call
(423) 643-6434 (423) 643-6434