Utility Emergency Services Fund - Family Empowerment Program

1608 Walnut Street, Suite 600, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Eligibility

Philadelphia residents with child or children enrolled in the Philadelphia School District grades K-12. A) Must meet income eligibility guidelines B) Have a documented need for housing stability supports C) Willing to meet program responsibilities.

Hours

Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm

(215) 732-8373

Voice

(215) 972-5170

Voice

https://uesfacts.org/our-programs/siemer-program-family-housing-stabilization/

[email protected]

Application process

Call to be connected with a Family Advocate.

Fees

Services free of charge.

Service area

Philadelphia, PA

Description

Offers program to help create stable homes and break the cycle of poverty through budget coaching, job training, financial assistance, and whole-family support. Advocates have a presence at the school district building in the Student Right's department and in these schools: Anderson Elementary, Gideon Elementary, George Washington High School, Hamilton Elementary, Kenderton Elementary, Lamberton Elementary, Lea Elementary, Locke Elementary, Munoz-Marin Elementary, and Webster Elementary.

What's Here

Personal Financial Counseling Family Resource Centers/Outreach Career Development Homelessness Prevention Programs

Providing organization

Utility Emergency Services Fund

Provides energy assistance to low income families. Other services include housing assistance, supportive services, and self-sufficiency education in an effort to achieve long term housing stability for families.