First Step Staffing

First step disability services helps men and women with severe disabilities access social security disability income (ssi) and medicaid. Prior to first step disability services, only 19 percent of homeless people who applied for disability are approved. In contrast, over 80 percent of first step's clients are approved and in an average of 12-24 months (compared to 3-5 years in georgia). Over the last 4 years first step disability services has secured approximately $3,000,000 in retroactive benefits and almost $200,000 in recurring monthly benefits.

First step operates a housing assistance program in atlanta, ga and philadelphia, pa. The program provides direct housing assistance to those facing eviction and/or homeless during their employment with fss. Housing payments vary and do not extend past 6 months.