Mission
Mission
To provide short-term emergency assistance to low-income families in Boyle County who are experiencing a temporary hardship while helping them identify other programs/services that can contribute to their self-sufficiency.
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Services
Services
The Family Services Association maintains three main service areas:
Direct Client Assistance
Resource and Referral
Client Initiatives Program
Senior Assistance
Direct Client Assistance
Direct Client Assistance
Payments are made on behalf of the client “directly” to the vendors for essential goods and services such as rent, utilities, food, medication, or other proven necessities.
Resource and Referral Program
Resource and Referral Program
Written “resources” are made available to clients that provide information about social services that are offered on a local, state, and federal level. We produce informative pamphlets and flyers, maintain a bulletin board about other resources, and make them easily accessible. FSA also serves as a screening agency for some local churches.
Client Initiatives Program
Client Initiatives Program
Any services provided that are above and beyond. Addressed primarily to those clients who have been identified as frequent users of Direct Assistance, this program intends to foster a sense of personal responsibility, “initiative”, and commitment to self-help. Participants are asked to undertake a variety of activities depending on their particular situation and demonstrate their willingness to make a positive change in their lives. It is under this program that we offer financial empowerment, employability classes, and case management.
Senior Assistance
Senior Assistance
The same services as in the previous three (Direct Client Assistance, Resource and Referral, Client Initiatives) except that people 55 years and older are allowed a higher maximum household income and people 65 and older can receive assistance with medical equipment, medically necessary nutritional supplements, medical alert units, and more.
Community Partners
Community Partners
Our work would not be possible without the support of our community partners!
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