Short-Term Crisis Services (STCS) Program provides temporary assistance to low-income families experiencing an emergency need that cannot be met immediately by their own income, and resources to help stabilize an immediate financial crisis. A dependent child must live in the home.
The STCS Program provides emergency assistance with:
A crisis, according to the STCS program, may be defined as one of the following:
Who is eligible?
To qualify for STCS, the applicant must meet the following eligibility requirements:
A resident of Arizona at the time of application
Have a child under the age of 18 that meets US Citizenship or qualified legal resident criteria
Have a total gross household income not exceeding 125% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. For households with one or more seniors (60 or older) or persons with disability, the total gross household income cannot exceed 150%.
How often can someone receive assistance?
The availability of STCS assistance is not guaranteed. STCS eligibility is limited to once in a 12-month period.
To apply for STCS, contact the local Community Action Agency (CAA) in your area.
For details, refer to the Short-Term Crisis Services Policy.
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