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Personal Assistance

Rent & Utility Assistance

In collaboration with generous community partners, Family Service provides families with assistance to remain in their homes.

We Believe in Helping Families Stay in Their Home

  • If you have been served an eviction notice, we may be able to assist with one-time rent assistance to avoid homelessness. 
  • If you are eligible for Section 8 housing, we might be able to provide one-time funding to help pay for your security deposit.
  • If you have received a shut-off warning from your utility company, we may have the funds needed to help you get caught up on unpaid utilities or we can refer you to EnergyShare or LIEAP.

Family Service has very limited funding each month, specifically for this program. It is recommended to seek help at the beginning of the month, if possible, due to the availability of our funding.

Please note, we ask all recipients to pay back the amount borrowed.

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Rent & Utility Assistance Checklists

Family Service aids people who reside in Yellowstone County.

We understand reaching out for help is not easy for many, but we’re here for you. To successfully connect you with services, we’ve provided a helpful checklist of items you’ll need to bring with you to receive your hand-up.

Standard Forms:

Family Service Intake Form
Employment Verification Form

Rental Assistance:

Rent Verification Form
Rent Assistance Checklist

Deposit Assistance:

Deposit Verification Form
Deposit Assistance Checklist

Utility Assistance:

Utility Assistance Checklist
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Family Service provides families with assistance to remain in their homes. It is recommended to seek help at the beginning of the month, if possible, due to the availability of our funding.
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If there are no more available spaces please contact us to see if we can help.
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True Story

Tiffany and her baby

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Before I had Emma, I worked three part-time jobs. As a new mom, I am shocked to find out how much babies cost. I am so glad that I came to Family Service because they helped me get a better job by paying for my CNA classes and now I work full-time. My grandma helps me with Emma when I am working, but even with that, I don’t make enough money so I get food help at Family Service and right before Emma was born, they gave me a layette. Thank you!

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Family Service Programs:

  • Education for Better Employment
  • Food Boxes
  • Layette for New Babies
Program Services Hours

Including Food Assistance, Emergency Rent and Utility Assistance, Education for Better Employment and Other Programs.

Monday – Friday    8 AM–5 PM

Not open on Saturday or Sunday

Thrift Store Hours
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
Monday 9 AM–4:45 PM
Tuesday 9 AM–4:45 PM
Wednesday 9 AM–4:45 PM
Thursday 9 AM–4:45 PM
Friday 9 AM–4:45 PM
Drive-Through Donation Hours
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
Monday 9 AM–4 PM
Tuesday 9 AM–3PM
Wednesday Closed*
Thursday 9 AM–4 PM
Friday 9 AM–12 PM**
*Free day Wednesday items placed in our drive through donation area are available for free on Wednesdays from 9AM - 3PM. Everyone is welcome to participate.

**Check our Facebook page for monthly garage sale days.