Place Of Forsyth County Inc

Client assistance takes a holistic approach to assessing the needs of the family or household. It is used to resolve or prevent homelessness when families have a threat of or an actual eviction. These funds may also be used to assist a family with remaining in a residence, or to reconnect or connect a utility (water, gas, electric), or provide a delivery of liquid propane for heating. The objective is to effectively prevent deprivation and homelessness by providing assistance to allow the resident time to investiage solutions such as improved employment, financial literacy classes and collaboration with other resources in the community. We work closely with school social workers, forsyth county senior center and dfacs.sometimes our assitance could alleviate families who are or face living in unfit living conditions. We assist persons 60 years of age or older that present a justified need that is within our means to resolve. The target group is low income elderly residents, but any senior with a legitimate crisis need may be evaluated for assistance in certain extenuating circumstances by providing necessary household items and improvements (weatherization, wheelchair ramps, repairs, etc.).

The youth program is designed to ensure that the needs of the children in low incomehouseholds are met and that they are not deprived of basic needs. It was designed to help build self esteem by teaching the children to realize that they are worthwhile individuals endowed with special gifts and who as adults may become greater assets to our community-at-large. We have worked with and provided vouchers for our food pantry and thrift store to school counselors/social workers to issue to the families of students in need throughout each school year.the youth program includes food, clothing, holiday gifts, school supplies and prom support for youth. As a result of a continued collaborative effort with other community resources, an annual community holiday house event provided children with holiday gifts.