ADRC Agency-Referral Tool

City of San Antonio Department of Human Services, Center for Working Families: supportive services, case management and employment referral assistance to families of San Antonio and Bexar County. Family Assistance Center’s main focus is to provide low income families and individuals with the support they need to move toward better jobs and financial self-sufficiency. Through combined federal (Community Services Block Grant), utility (CPS Energy and SAWS), and general fund dollars, the Department of Human Services’ Family Assistance Centers provides help to families in San Antonio and Bexar County that are seeking to meet basic needs, such as utilities and rent, and those aiming for better employment. SERVICES PROVIDED: * Utility Assistance: Project Agua, Plumbers to People, Project REAP, Project WARM (UTILITY ASSISTANCE) * Employment: Job referrals/placement, Job training * Financial Services: Credit report assistance, Open IDA, Assistance to open savings acct. * Other: Volunteer Income Tax assistance (VITA), Rent assistance to families who have received a final eviction notice, Food Stamp Assistance (SNAP) Applicants must meet the priority categories. Funding from: combined federal (Community Services Block Grant), the Annie E. Casey Foundation, utility (CPS Energy and SAWS), and general fund dollars. * Provides referrals to other community services.

SAWS offers the Affordability Discount to its low-income residential customers who meet the income eligibility requirements. The discount will range from $3.63 to $18.00 per month. The amount of discount a customer receives is based upon the household size, household income & type of service provided. The Affordability Discount will be effective from the date of certification for two years. Customers who are certified to receive the discount this year will be required to recertify their income & family size prior to receiving the discount in future years. SAWS will provide information to the customer when it is time to reapply for the discount.

Financial assistance with water bill. Eligibility requirements are determined by the City of San Antonio Department of Human Services