Edgar P. Mills Multi-Purpose Center
900 N.W. 31st Avenue
Suite 3100
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
Tel: 954-357-5025
Fax: 954-357-5026
TTY: 800-995-8711
For persons with hearing and speech impairments
The Broward County Community Action Agency (CAA) provides assistance to low income Broward County residents through three federally funded programs.
The CSBG funded Self-Sufficiency Case Management Program assists individuals and families in setting goals, learning skills and accessing services they need to become self-sufficient. Services provided include education, training, books, tools, child care, and bus passes. Clients are accepted on the basis of income (125% of poverty level or below) and the desire to achieve.
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) assists low income Broward County residents (150% of federal poverty level or below). (LIHEAP) applicants may receive yearly electric assistance from $150.00 to $900.00 depending on their income and eligibility.
2011 HHS 125% and 150% Poverty Guidelines - 48 Contiguous States and D.C.
| Family Unit Size |
125% Poverty Guideline |
150% Poverty Guideline |
| 1 |
$13,963 |
$16,755 |
| 2 |
$18,913 |
$22,695 |
| 3 |
$23,863 |
$28,635 |
| 4 |
$28,813 |
$34,575 |
| 5 |
$33,763 |
$40,515 |
| 6 |
$38,713 |
$46,455 |
| 7 |
$43,663 |
$52,395 |
| 8 |
$48,613 |
$58,335 |
| For each additional person, add |
$4,950 |
$5,940 |
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) payments are made directly to FPL for qualified households. CAA also administers Care to Share funds from FPL which are used to supplement LIHEAP funding when these funds have been exhausted. Care to Share eligibility criteria requires that households have a crisis situation and a plan in place to maintain self-sufficiency.
LIHEAP APPLICATION (PDF) Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
NOTE:
- REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION MJST BE PRESENTED TO RECEIVE ASSISTANCE
Documentation requirements provided in application (“NO DOCUMENTATION-NO SERVICE”)
- “THE PROCESSING OF ELIGIBLE APPLICATIONS MAY TAKE UP TO 45 DAYS”
Please call 954-357-5025 to determine if LIHEAP applications are being accepted at this time.
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