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741 Central Ave.

Newport, KY 41071
Phone: (859) 491-8303 

The Family Support program works with families who are in need of emergency assistance.

The program primarily serves Campbell County, however, residents of Kenton, Boone, Grant, Pendleton, Carroll, Owen, and Gallatin Counties are also assisted.

The Family Support Program offers the following types of assistance: food, clothing, rent, deposit, housing searches, tenant/landlord rights, transportation, cleaning supplies, utilities, prescriptions, household items, personal items, diapers, furniture, baby items, USDA commodities, SHARE, and referrals to other agencies.

525 Graves Ave. , Erlanger, KY 41018
Phone: (859) 727-0300 

Description:

Christmas Holiday Assistance Program

Thanksgiving Holdiay Assistance Program

Food pantry: UM's Food Pantry includes toiletries and personal hygiene products: Clients can come in for this service any time during program hours. No appointments are necessary.

USDA Commodities: UM is a provider of food items through the USDA commodities program. Eligibility for this program is based on income and household size. Eligible clients can pick up commodities once a month from a distribution site.

Thrift Store: Our Thrift Store stocks: clothing, household items, and furniture. The Thrift Store is open to the public, and operates Thursdays and Fridays 9 AM-Noon and Saturdays 9 AM - 1 PM. Clients in need of items who cannot afford the Thrift Store are welcome to speak to a case manager during regular program hours.

EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE Assistance to avoid homelessness: UM provides financial rental assistance to those facing eviction, based on resources available at the time. To receive assistance, call (859) 727- 0300 to make an appointment. Appointments are scheduled 9 AM, 10 AM and 11 AM Monday-Friday as long as funds are available. Assistance to avoid utility disconnection: UM provides financial utility assistance to those facing disconnection, based on resources available at the time. To receive assistance, call (859) 727- 0300 to make an appointment. Appointments are scheduled 9 AM, 10 AM and 11 AM Monday-Friday as long as funds are available.

Other case-specific emergency assistance: during program hours upon request.

Case Management: Every client who comes in is required to meet with a case manager. This person will listen to a client’s needs and discuss whether UM can help, what we can do, and any other community resources available to manage the current emergency situation and/or meet long-term needs. 

Welcome House of Northern Kentucky

205 Pike Street

Covington, KY  41011

859.431.8717

866.648.6056 - TTY/TDD

Walkins accepted.

Referral procedure:  Must be self referal, come in person.  First come, first serve basis furing open hours.

Documentation required:  Verification of Kenton County residency and verifications of all persons in the household.

Hours:  Monday, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 pm, Wednesday, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm, Firday 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Eligibility:  Kenton County residents

Services:  Food, baby supplies, personal care items, cleaning supplies, community referrals, assessments and limited assistance to prevent hunger and homelessness.

The Food Stamp Program helps people with little or no money buy enough food for healthy meals. It does this by providing people with food stamp benefits, which can be used to buy food at participating stores.

The Food Stamp Program is run by the Cabinet for Families and Children.
http://cfc.state.ky.us/help/food_stamps.asp

Apply for Food Stamps at These Locations:

Boone County
Dept. for Community Based Services
Division of Family Support
7711 Ewing Boulevard, Room 105
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 371-6900

Campbell County
Dept. for Community Based Services
Division of Family Support
601 Washington Street, 4th Floor
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-6700

Kenton County
Dept. for Community Based Services
Division of Family Support
20 E. Seventh Street, 3rd Floor
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 292-6660