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 AfterCare 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

1

Need Rent Assistance

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

2

Ability to Work

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

3

No Abuse Issues

Not have alcohol/drug dependency or issues with domestic violence

4

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)

5

Agree to Self-Sufficiency Program

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

Our Process

1

Fill out pre-screening form

After confirming you meet the requirements, fill out the online pre-screening form today.

2

Interview

If you qualify for our services, we will contact you for an interview to see if we are a match for your needs.

3

Receive assistance

Qualifying clients will receive financial assistance and be equipped to become self-sufficient.

4

Confidently provide

After graduating our program, you will be ready to provide a stable home for your family with your higher income and budgeting skills.

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.

Fill out Pre-screening Form