Application Guidelines and Process
Email Tia Childs at srchil23@aacounty.org if you have questions about this program or the application. Se habla Español.
The Partnership has received grant funding from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development to provide critical assistance to families with children enrolled in one of Anne Arundel County’s Community Schools. The purpose of this funding is to support students enrolled in community schools whose families are experiencing housing instability or homelessness. Our hope is that participation in this program will provide the stability necessary for students to focus on their education and achieve academic success.
In order to make this funding available to families in need throughout the grant period, we will only accept a limited number of applications each month until funding has been exhausted. The application will go live on the first Monday of the month at 10:00 a.m and will close once our threshold for processing has been met. The application will then remain closed until the next monthly application period.
The first application window will open at 10:00 am EST on Monday, November 2nd. Check back on that date for the application link.
Funding Overview
This funding can be used to pay:
- Rental arrears/overdue rent to help keep a family housed
- Utility arrears/overdue utility bills (including electricity, gas, water, and internet)
- Security deposit, first months rent, and/or moving-related expenses for families that are currently unhoused or are currently in an unsafe housing situation
In order to have your application processed and approved, at the time of application submission you will need to be able to provide:
- Proof of your child’s enrollment in an Anne Arundel County Community School
- Documentation of your residence and the bill(s) you need assistance to pay (if seeking help with overdue rent or utilties)
- Documentation of your new residence for assistance with security deposit, 1st months rent, etc.
- Information on the members of your household and household income
Applications will be processed in the order they are received with all required information and documentation provided, and as long as funding remains available. If you have any questions about the application or process, please contact Tia Childs at srchil23@aacounty.org.
Share Your Feedback: Community Schools Rental Assistance
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If your child is enrolled in a Community School in another jurisdiction, contact that school’s Community School Manager directly to determine if this funding is available in your area. If your child attends Anne Arundel County Public Schools but is not in a designated Community School, please call our Resource Line at 1-800-485-0041 to be connected with other resources, services and/or supports.