Latest News from Human Services
Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) Program
Rent, utility and water assistance is available to Phoenix households affected by
the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more at Phoenix.gov/RentHelp.
Eligibility Requirements :
Must be a City of Phoenix resident
Household income must be at or below 80% Area Medium Income
Must have experienced a financial impact due to the COVID-19 pandemic
including but not limited to, loss of income, reduction of wages or work hours, unemployment approval, days care expenses
Human Services Department's Annual Report
The Human Services Department's budget was $92.8 million and employed 330 full-time employees. The Management Services Division managed 183 contracts with 15 new contracts in response to COVID-19.
Head Start's Birth to Five program conducted 10,207 home visits with 4,180 participants. A total of 7,443 medical and dental exams were completed, a 4.6 percent increase from the year prior.
Strategic Initiatives conducted the teen dating awareness workshop, In Their Shoes, with 3,100 teen participants. The First Annual Senior LGBTQ Resource Fair was held at Paradise Valley Senior Center with 150 senior attendees.
The Information Management team improved technological services which allowed for 1,900 referrals to be processed through the Family Advocacy Center's tracking system.
Homeless Services Division served over 9,000 individuals while helping 132 find housing. More than $26,000 was dispersed in financial assistance to homeless veterans, 151 homeless veterans received services.
The Victim Services Division served 4,887 clients and provided a total of 38,829 services.
Senior Services Division provided programming to 80,329 senior center participants, served over 175,000 congregate meals and 324,024 meals were delivered to homebound and disabled seniors.
Community Services Division provided 15,680 financial services that totaled $8.8 million. Over 8,000 households received utility assistance and 968 households received rental assistance.
Business and Workforce Development Division assisted 3,417 youth and adults find employment and attribute to the economy.
Domestic Violence Help Available
The Family Advocacy Center remains open during the Covid-19 Pandemic. Many times it is difficult to know where to find help if you or loved ones are in a Domestic Violence situation. Mobile Victim Advocates are available Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Mobile Victim Advocate Maryvale: (602) 647-5411; Mobile Victim Advocate South Phoenix: (602) 647-2662. Learn more about resources available at
Phoenix.gov/DomesticViolence.
Emergency Financial Assistance
Emergency financial assistance services are available to city of Phoenix residents in crisis situations. Every Monday, calls are accepted to set-up telephone appointments to assess eligibility for assistance. And now you can securely upload all your documents for these requests. Learn more here.
Strategies to Addressing Homelessness
The Phoenix City Council requested a strategic plan to focus on strategies for persons experiencing homelessness as well as developing best practices to mitigate impacts to surrounding communities and neighborhoods. Read the plan here.
HSD Impacted Services
To learn more, visit our website at
phoenix.gov/eitc.
Since 2003, the City of Phoenix Human Services Department has implemented an Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Campaign. Every year millions of dollars in tax refunds go unclaimed because people are unaware of the various credits available to them such as the EITC, a refundable federal income tax credit for low-income working individuals and families. There are several ways to get free tax help.
Homeless Help
Every day of the year is a struggle for those experiencing homelessness in Maricopa County, but generous people who want to help can give in a way that has meaning and impact beyond one meal.
The Healthy Giving Council brings like-minded people and groups together with the goal of providing lasting, long-term help to those experiencing homelessness. Learn more about Healthy Giving at givesmartaz.org.
PHX C.A.R.E.S. is a coordinated response to work with
neighborhoods and individuals experiencing homelessness to educate and focus on
solutions. PHX C.A.R.E.S. sends trained outreach teams, that take the time to build rapport and trust with people on the street, to encourage them to accept the services and resources that are offered to help end their homelessness. Learn more about the PHX C.A.R.E.S. program at
phoenix.gov/phxcares.
