Financial Assistance Financial assistance is provided to Hillsborough County residents who fall below an income range of 125 percent of Federal Poverty Guidelines. The primary focus of this program is to move clients into employment and self-sufficiency through a holistic case management approach. Services are structured to meet each individual's various needs. Income must fall below 125 percent of Federal Poverty Guidelines. Assisted Living Program Services are provided to eligible indigent Hillsborough County residents in need of placement in licensed assisted living facilities.
Clients receive supervised and non-supervised housing with meals provided.
Social work staff assist permanently disabled persons in completing Social Security applications, and persons with a short term disability to return to gainful employment. Burials and Investigative Services Burials and Cremations - services are provided to families of deceased Hillsborough County residents who have no other resources to provide arrangements. Field service investigations are also conducted at the request of department staff if needed to help establish eligibility for County assistance. Homeless Recovery Program Financial assistance and case management services are provided to the homeless population of Hillsborough County. Eligible participants are provided services which include non-supervised boarding homes, shelter, utilities, food, incidentals, bus passes, and referrals to employment programs.