- All requests must be submitted through the referral form on this page. All requests must be written and submitted by a social service agency. Requests from individuals will NOT be accepted.
- Email requests between the 18th and the 20th of the month. The referral will not be considered unless submitted or resubmitted during the submission period. Funds become available the first day of the next month and are usually dispersed by mid-month. If a client is approved for assistance, the social worker is notified via email and payment is made directly to the service provider. *Please note schedules may vary during/ near holidays.
- Include all necessary background information about your client that will help JWS determine if they are eligible to receive emergency funding:
– Why isn’t client able to provide for this expense?
– What is client’s: support system? family status? recovery plan? - Clients must be residents of Broward County.
- Requests for assistance must include a copy of the most current bill and/or lease with client as responsible party.
- JWS does not provide assistance for moving expenses or rental deposits. Rental requests must include a copy of the current lease which shows:
– Signatures of tenant/client and landlord, showing client as lessee.
– Physical address of client and mailing address for landlord.
– Monthly payment. Must indicate if a partial payment is acceptable. - JWS provides emergency financial assistance as a one-time bridge with consideration given after 3 years.