Application Instructions
The following instructions will help you through the registration process with the quickest and best results. Please note that we are unable to provide immediate assistance. It may take up to 15 days to complete the entire process depending on the length of time it takes you to provide the required documents.
Step 1. Go to intake page using the link provided in the previous web page.
Step 2. Household Information
You will need to enter information in all fields in red with an *asterisk to submit your registration. These fields are required by the federal grant we use. All information entered is kept private and confidential. We do not share your information with anyone unless you provide us a release of information requesting that we do so.
Family Type - Select the one that best describes your family. If you are a single parent but your children are not listed in your household you will choose single person.
You will need to enter information in all fields in red with an *asterisk to submit your registration. These fields are required by the federal grant we use. All information entered is kept private and confidential. We do not share your information with anyone unless you provide us a release of information requesting that we do so.
Family Type - Select the one that best describes your family. If you are a single parent but your children are not listed in your household you will choose single person.
Step 3. Household Members
You will answer these questions for every member in your household. Questions with an asterisk are required.
It is best to make the primary applicant as the first household member. For the remainder of the household members you will identify their relationship to the Primary Applicant.
Race - Choose the option that best fits the household member. Please note that Hispanic or Latino would choose White for race and then choose Hispanic or Latino for ethnicity.
Language - If you speak something other than English as your primary language, please let us know.
Military Status - If you have never served in the military than you would choose no affiliation for the household member regardless of age.
Disabled - You will answer yes to this question if you have received a disability status from the government.
Disconnected - The answer is usually no, unless the household member is between 14 and 24 and not working and not in school.
Choose Save and Next to keep going. If you need to add more household members, then click the Add Household Member button and keep going until you have entered everyone in the house.
You will answer these questions for every member in your household. Questions with an asterisk are required.
It is best to make the primary applicant as the first household member. For the remainder of the household members you will identify their relationship to the Primary Applicant.
Race - Choose the option that best fits the household member. Please note that Hispanic or Latino would choose White for race and then choose Hispanic or Latino for ethnicity.
Language - If you speak something other than English as your primary language, please let us know.
Military Status - If you have never served in the military than you would choose no affiliation for the household member regardless of age.
Disabled - You will answer yes to this question if you have received a disability status from the government.
Disconnected - The answer is usually no, unless the household member is between 14 and 24 and not working and not in school.
Choose Save and Next to keep going. If you need to add more household members, then click the Add Household Member button and keep going until you have entered everyone in the house.
Step 4. Household Income
You will enter income for every household member 18 and older for the last 30 days. If they have no income you will need a self-declaration form for each person without income this includes children in school who happen to be 18. You can simply explain that the parents support the person.
Type of Income - Please enter any income for the type of income listed. Not all income is counted for qualification for all programs. But it saves time if you list all types of income you may have.
Please review the income total and make sure that it equals your household income. Income documentation is the primary form to determine if you qualify for a grant. Failure to provide this information accurately can delay assistance or result in disqualification.
The amount of income you will enter is the gross income received. You must enter the amount before any taxes or benefits are removed.
You will enter income for every household member 18 and older for the last 30 days. If they have no income you will need a self-declaration form for each person without income this includes children in school who happen to be 18. You can simply explain that the parents support the person.
Type of Income - Please enter any income for the type of income listed. Not all income is counted for qualification for all programs. But it saves time if you list all types of income you may have.
Please review the income total and make sure that it equals your household income. Income documentation is the primary form to determine if you qualify for a grant. Failure to provide this information accurately can delay assistance or result in disqualification.
The amount of income you will enter is the gross income received. You must enter the amount before any taxes or benefits are removed.
Step 5. Apply for Programs
This one is pretty easy. The programs that you might qualify for will be listed. Usually it is just one program. Select it and continue.
This one is pretty easy. The programs that you might qualify for will be listed. Usually it is just one program. Select it and continue.
Step 6. Required Documents
This is a very important step. We need your income verification and photo ID to move forward. You will click on the Upload Document link. You can then browse the files on your computer or on your phone. You are welcome to take pictures of your documents with your phone. Just make sure the text is legible. On income documents we need to see the name and address of the company along with the date. We also need to see the period for which the income was received and the gross income amount.
You cannot continue until you upload your documents. Failure to do this will prevent us from processing your registration. if you need assistance with your registration please email [email protected] with your question.
This is a very important step. We need your income verification and photo ID to move forward. You will click on the Upload Document link. You can then browse the files on your computer or on your phone. You are welcome to take pictures of your documents with your phone. Just make sure the text is legible. On income documents we need to see the name and address of the company along with the date. We also need to see the period for which the income was received and the gross income amount.
You cannot continue until you upload your documents. Failure to do this will prevent us from processing your registration. if you need assistance with your registration please email [email protected] with your question.
Step 7. Affirmation and Consent
You have reached the last step! Please type in your name to confirm the statement listed above. If you have comments or feedback for us you may enter in the comment box.
The comment box is a great place to tell us what assistance you will need.
Hit Save & Review and then you can hit the Submit button.
We will now get an alert that you have submitted an application. We will review it to determine if we have everything we need. If anything is missing we will reach out to you. We will need any bills you have or your landlord information. Our staff will explain it to you.
You have reached the last step! Please type in your name to confirm the statement listed above. If you have comments or feedback for us you may enter in the comment box.
The comment box is a great place to tell us what assistance you will need.
Hit Save & Review and then you can hit the Submit button.
We will now get an alert that you have submitted an application. We will review it to determine if we have everything we need. If anything is missing we will reach out to you. We will need any bills you have or your landlord information. Our staff will explain it to you.