We provide direct assistance and financial education to parents of school-age children

Because we believe no family should ever experience homelessness. You deserve more. Your children deserve the opportunity for a better life.

Begin Your Journey Here

When you are used to living paycheck to paycheck, an unexpected financial hardship such as job loss, medical or car repair bills, or a high interest loan can send you into a downward spiral that is nearly impossible to recover from. You want to be able to provide a stable home for your children, but the stress of not being able to pay your rent is too much to bear.

We believe no family should ever experience homelessness. You deserve more. Your children deserve the opportunity for a better life.

That's why RaiseUp Families provides direct assistance and financial education to parents of school-age children.

The information on this page will help you determine if you qualify for RaiseUp Families' HandUp Program, which all families must go through before becoming eligible for the LevelUp Program. If you do qualify, we hope you will fill out the pre-screening form today!

Qualifications

Parents applying for our HandUp Program must meet ALL of the following requirements:

HandUp Program

Direct financial assistance

Job-search assistance

Counseling

Support for parents and children

More About HandUp

Need Rent Assistance

Be struggling to pay rent and/or utilities in full consistently each month

Ability to Work

Have one parent in the household physically and legally able to work

No Abuse Issues

Not have alcohol/drug dependency or issues with domestic violence

Legal Guardian of Children

Be the legal guardian of one or more children under the age of 18 (or still enrolled in high school if over 18)

Agree to Self-Sufficiency Program

Will complete the self-sufficiency program, which includes employment, budgeting, and education goals

Getting Started is Simple. The Program Takes Work.

Step 1

Online Request for Service

Step 2

Admissions Eligibility Notification

Step 3

Admissions Interview Process

Step 4

Review Board Assessment

Step 5

HandUp Program Member Enrollment

Please Read Before Applying:

We ARE NOT an Emergency Assistance Program. If you need immediate assistance please visit the United Way or call 211

We ARE NOT able to assist those who are already participating in a RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM such as Section 8 or public housing.

If you need help filing an eviction stay, visit the Houston Bar Association for help.

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