Short-Term Crisis Services (STCS) Program

Short-Term Crisis Services (STCS) Program is sponsored by Arizona Department of Economic Security. The Short-Term Crisis Services (STCS) Program provides temporary assistance to low-income families in Arizona experiencing an emergency need that cannot be met immediately by their own income and resources to help stabilize an immediate financial crisis.

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gov/stcs) * Arizona Rental Assistance Program * Short-Term Crisis Services * Community Action Agencies * Low Income Household Water Assistance Program * Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program # Short-Term Crisis Services Short-Term Crisis Services (STCS) Program provides temporary assistance to low-income families experiencing an emergency need that cannot be met immediately by their own income, and resources to help stabilize an immediate financial crisis.

A dependent child must live in the home. The STCS Program provides emergency assistance with: * Preventing homelessness by helping with rent or mortgage payments * Utility payments and utility deposit assistance * Special needs related to maintaining or securing employment A crisis, according to the STCS program, may be defined as one of the following: 1.

A separation from the family that resulted from domestic violence where the applicant is unable to return home 3. An unforeseen event that makes it difficult to meet one’s expenses 4. A situation that endangers the health and safety of the family 5.

Applicant must be able to explain and provide proof of emergency need for assistance. To qualify for STCS, the applicant must meet the following eligibility requirements: A resident of Arizona at the time of application Have a child under the age of 18 that meets US Citizenship or qualified legal resident criteria Have a total gross household income not exceeding 125% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.

For households with one or more seniors (60 or older) or persons with disability, the total gross household income cannot exceed 150%. **How often can someone receive assistance? ** The availability of STCS assistance is not guaranteed.

STCS eligibility is limited to once in a 12-month period. To apply for STCS, contact the local Community Action Agency (CAA) in your area. For details, refer to the Short-Term Crisis Services Policy.

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