What is it?
FsACE
FsACE is a “case management” program that looks at your needs and builds you a path toward self-sufficiency.
COVID-19 CRISIS RESPONSE
CEDA has added NEW COVID-19 Crisis Response programs to help families and communities.
This new program is designed to support households who have experienced lay offs, a death in the family, reduced wages, children being at home, medical expenses, additional food expenses, and more.
How does it help?
- DENTAL AND VISION services, like dental exams, eye exams, and glasses.
- TRANSPORTATION HELP with car repairs, bus cards, and gas cards
- SCHOLARSHIPS for post-secondary education available starting 4/23/2021.
- JOB PREP & COUNSELING including vocational training and job placement.
- FRESH PRODUCE and nutrition education.
- ADDITIONAL FUNDS for your unique needs, like beds, replacement IDs, GED fees, and beyond.
- PAYMENTS on your rent, mortgage, water bill, and phone bill
- ONLINE LEARNING essentials for students K-8 including laptops
- MEDICAL COSTS for supplies and prescriptions
- FOOD BOX DELIVERIES for seniors and the homebound
- TRANSPORTATION costs, like registration fees
Do I qualify?
To qualify for all FsACE services, you must live in suburban Cook County and meet the NEW, EXPANDED income guidelines.
| INCOME GUIDELINES (Gross Income) | ||
| Household Size | 30-Day | Annual |
| 1 | $1,342 | $16,100 |
| 2 | $1,815 | $21,775 |
| 3 | $2,288 | $27,450 |
| 4 | $2,760 | $33,125 |
| 5 | $3,233 | $38,800 |
| 6 | $3,706 | $44,475 |
| 7 | $4,179 | $50,150 |
| 8 | $4,652 | $55,825 |
To qualify for the COVID-related benefits, you or a member of your household need to be an essential employee or have experienced:
A JOB LOSS, reduction in hours, or increase in household expense
ILLNESS related to COVID
THE DEATH of a household member related to COVID
To qualify for Employment Barrier Reduction Program benefits, you need to be employed, seeking employment, or enrolled in an employment/vocational training program and:
- Get SNAP benefits or part of an active SNAP household
- Be eligible for SNAP benefits with a pending application
- Were removed from SNAP due to benefit time limits within the past 9 months and
are an able-bodied adult without dependents
What do I need to do? Pre-apply Today!
Call (312) 795-8948. You’ll need these documents; DL or State ID, Consular Identification Card, SS Card for all household members, previous 30 days income. We’ll let you know if other documents are needed.