Family Assistance Ministries
PROGRAMS
Client Aid
Since 1999, FAM’s Client Aid Program has helped those who are homeless or at immediate risk of homelessness regain housing stability. All clients meet with a case manager. They work together to develop a plan for stabilizing, including financial counsel and creation of a working budget. The first goal is diversion: if possible, to keep clients out of the system by uniting them with a support network. During these sessions, case managers also inquire about the healthcare status of clients, provide care coordination, and offer workforce development services. Depending on circumstances, clients may be offered financial aid for critical needs, including rental assistance to avoid eviction, utility assistance to avoid shutoff or resume services, medical and prescription assistance, and transportation assistance in the form of bus passes, gas vouchers, and vehicle repair. Need is verified and paid directly to service providers.
The goal of the program is to help clients regain housing stability. For those who are unhoused, diversion helps them reconnect with a support team and reduces dependency on social services. For those who are housed but are at risk of becoming homeless, providing support to remain housed has proven to be more cost-effective, helps clients avoid the emotional and financial stress of becoming homeless, and has demonstrated greater long-term success than the efforts that are required once somebody becomes homeless.
CONTACT
Family Assistance Ministries
1000 Calle Cordillera
San Clemente, CA 92673
FAM
Phone: 949-492-8477