Osceola Case Management Breakfast TOMORROW!

IT'S NOT TOO LATE! RSVP to sring@communityvision.org or 407-933-0870. Tomorrow is the:

Osceola Case Management Network Quarterly Breakfast

Tuesday, February 28, 2012
8:00 - 10:15AM

Presented by Community Vision and Good-Samaritan Village
Located at: Good-Samaritan Village – Heritage Creekside4197 S. Orange Blossom Trail Kissimmee, FL 34746

AGENDA
8:00 – 8:30 AM Registration, Networking & Breakfast
Sponsored by Good-Samaritan Village


8:40 AM Introductions & Welcome - Sue Ring, Community Vision

8:50 AM Sponsor Message - Ruth Newland – Community Liaison for Good-Samaritan Village


9:00 AM Guest Speaker, Dr. Latchman Hardowar - “Eating Right for a Healthy Heart”

9:30 AM Questions

9:40 AM Guest Speaker, Laura Sostre - “Let’s Get Moving!”

10:10 AM Questions

10:15 AM Closing Remarks, Door Prizes, & Thank You - Sue Ring, Community Vision

Help for Homeless Families

Building Strong Families

A community partnership with Heart of Florida United Way, Siemer Family Foundation and the Orlando Magic Youth Foundation

The Osceola Council on Aging Building Strong Families program serves low-income families with children, who are at risk for homelessness due to economic crisis. 
The program will help eligible participants to meet the family’s basic needs, and stabilize their children in school. 

In general, eligible participants of the Building Strong Families program may receive access to available services, including:

·       Emergency Utility Assistance

·       Employment Support Services

·       Rent & Mortgage Assistance

·       Health Services

·       Nutrition/Food Assistance

and much more.

To find out more about the Building Strong Families Program, contact:

Osceola County Council on Aging

Community Action Services (407) 846-8532 x265

ELIGIBILITY

All participants must meet the following eligibility criteria:

1.      Must be a resident of Osceola County Florida

2.      Have a household Adjusted Gross Income equal to or less than 200% of the poverty level.

2012 HHS Poverty Guidelines
Number of Persons in Family or Household	200%
1	$1,862
2	$2,522
3	$3,182
4	$3,842
5	$4,502
6	$5,162
7	$5,822
8	$6,482
For each additional person, add	$660

3.      Must have a school-aged child(ren) enrolled in an accredited public, private or parochial school in Osceola County.

4.      Must be at risk for homelessness and/or in an unstable or transient home environment.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

1.      Participate in a Case Managed service program.

2.      Complete a Financial Literacy Education class.

3.      Complete a Building Strong Families Treatment Plan.

The next meeting of the Non-Profit Roundtable is:

THIS WEDNESDAY, February 1st
9:00 a.m.
First Baptist Church of Kissimmee
1700 N. John Young Pkwy, Kissimmee (corner of John Young & Columbia)

No RSVP required.... just come to learn about resources, challenges and opportunities as we serve Osceola's less fortunate. Hope you can join us!

Osceola Saves Financial Fair

New Access Cards Coming Soon!

The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) is continuing to provide new ACCESS cards to clients who receive public assistance benefits. These new cards feature a lighthouse design and are replacing the American flag design to provide a more durable card.

The new card is for customers who receive benefits for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, SNAP (formerly known as food stamps), Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA), Refugee Assistance, and Food Assistance Employment and Training. The card has been distributed to new customers and as replacements for lost, stolen or damaged cards.

Beginning January 23, 2012, the new ACCESS lighthouse card will be mailed to customers who are still using the American flag card. These cards will be mailed to customers living in Florida over the next few months (please see chart below). Customers should destroy their old flag card and begin using the new ACCESS card. The ACCESS card is active and ready for immediate use and the PIN will remain the same. The American flag cards will be cut off in 90 days and will no longer be accepted after July 30, 2012.

Similar to a commercial credit or debit card, the new card will have an expiration date and will be replaced automatically every four years. Authorized retailers statewide have been informed of this change, and posters and fliers have been distributed through community partners and in DCF service centers.

ACCESS Card 2012 Rollout Schedule

Counties and Months

If you do not receive your ACCESS card in the month listed, please call the EBT card replacement line at 866-430-8999 or to EBT Customer Service at 888-356-3281 to request a new ACCESS card.

Osceola County Human Services Rental Assistance Program

Osceola Toys for Tots Website

Click here for the Osceola Toys for Tots Website

The Osceola County Toys for Tots Website is a great starting place for requesting or donating toys for needy children in the Osceola County Community.