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Families Flourish | Families Flourish

Columbus, OH 43206

Eligibility

Families of 4 or less (adults and children included) with adults in household jointly raising the child(ren) who are ages 13 and under. Must be experiencing housing insecurity, or live in a low resource area in Central Ohio. Adults are working at least 30 hours per week, with household income between: $35,00-$49,704 for a family of 2, $35,000-$55,917 for a family of 3, and $37,000 - $62,130 for a family of 4. Can show a minimum of 2 months of continuous employment. Have access to reliable transportation. Must attend life coach meetings and monthly programs for 3 years.

Required documents

Vary based on service.

Hours

As arranged.

Application process

Website. Applications are accepted and processed in two groups in the spring and fall. Application processing can take from 2-4 months.

Fees

If accepted into the program, will need to pay a $25 application fee for the appartment and a $250 security deposit when housed.

Service area

Franklin County, Ohio

Description

Families flourish provides access to safe housing in a 1- or 2- bedroom apartment as well as $500/month for first 18 months, then $400/month for the final 18 months paid directly to the landlord, a life coach and life skills workshops and educational programs once a month.

Data provided by

LSS 211 Central Ohio

Providing organization

Families Flourish

Organization providing a 3-year program that transforms the lives of low-wage working families and their children with life coaching, rent support and monthly required programs that promote housing and economic stability, career advancement, and generational change for their children.