New Rental Aid Program Announced for Anne Arundel County Families With Children in Local Schools
The Partnership for Children, Youth and Families has launched a Rental Assistance Program to provide “critical assistance to families with children enrolled in one of Anne Arundel County’s Community Schools,” according to information published on the website.
The program supports families with children in Anne Arundel County’s Community Schools who are facing housing instability or homelessness. Funded by the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development, it covers rental arrears, overdue utility bills, security deposits, first month's rent, and moving expenses for unhoused or unsafe housing situations.
To qualify, applicants must have a child enrolled in an Anne Arundel County School and provide proof of enrollment, residence, bills, and income.
Due to high demand, new applications are waitlisted. Priority is given to cases with pending evictions, utility disconnection notices, or those meeting the McKinney-Vento definition of homelessness. Applications are processed chronologically once all information is submitted and funds are available. According to the National Center for Homeless Education,
According to National Center for Homeless Education, in order for a to student to be deemed eligible under McKinney-Vento, they must lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence. This includes children and youth living in temporary settings, such as parks, cars, abandoned buildings, or motels, in addition to those sharing housing with others due to economic hardship. A local school liaison or point-of-contact determines eligibility on a case-by-case basis, typically using a housing questionnaire to gather information on the student's living situation.
For specific inquiries, families can contact Natali Landaverde at 1-800-485-0041, pressing 3 (Se habla Español). Families in other jurisdictions should contact their Community School Manager.
Those whose children attend Anne Arundel County Public Schools but not designated Community Schools can call the Resource Line at 1-800-485-0041 for other resources.
The full list of Community Schools can be found here:
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