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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:

Rental Assistance:

Deposit Assistance:

Utility Assistance:

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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

Grace (Mom and Grandparents)

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Grace’s Mom: I have really fallen on hard times; my parents are helping us out as much as they can, but they don’t have much to share. I can’t find employment that pays enough for childcare and car costs. Family Service helped with rent when we were being evicted. They also give us the greatest food boxes including meat and milk. Thank you!

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Family Service Programs:

  • Family Food Boxes
  • Rent & Utility Program
  • Vision Care
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