Prevention & Diversion Program

provided by Family Promise of Greater Rochester

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Family Promise of Greater Rochester

142 Webster Avenue
Rochester NY 14609
Main/Fax:
585-506-9050
Hours:
Office M-F 9:00AM-5:00PM.
Bus Service:

Right in front of the building.

This month's application amount has been reached. Try again on 6/1/2024.

* Provides one-time rental assistance for eviction prevention or a security deposit to divert a family from a shelter placement.
  • All requests for assistance via the Prevention & Diversion Program go through an online portal. This portal is ONLY open for requests during the first week of each month.

* Applicants who have illustrated a stable rental history and/or an ability to pay future rent will be supplemented by aftercare case management for up to one year from Family Promise of Greater Rochester staff and/or partner agencies. 

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Eligibility: Households must have child under the age of 18 or be at least 8 months pregnant to be eligible. Call for information.

Application Process: Visit website - request portal on home page. No applications taken over the phone at this time.

Required Documentation: Applicants must provide either: Rental invoice/balance statement showing the rental amount past due OR copy of lease or landlord statement showing the security deposit required. Applicants must also provide proof of income: Paystubs AND/OR DSS budget sheet or SSI/SSD income statement OR RHA subsidy income sheet. Applicants must sign an Information Release consent form. Please note, security deposit funding is for diversion from shelter ONLY.

Fees: No fees for services.

Coverage Note: Monroe County.

Cultural Competency: Cultural competency, diversity, equity, and inclusion training for staff, Staff reflects population served

Languages: Spanish - Website can be translated

 

Family Promise of Greater Rochester provides short term emergency housing, aftercare services, prevention, rehousing services to families with children in Monroe County.