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LA County Empower_u Fund
Provides $2,500 prepaid debit cards to domestic violence survivors in Los Angeles County to cover relocation, medical bills, and other expenses for financial independence.
Overview
Provides $2,500 prepaid debit cards to domestic violence survivors in Los Angeles County to cover relocation, medical bills, and other expenses for financial independence.
Eligibility Requirements
Residency
- Must be a resident of Los Angeles County, California.
Family Status
- Must be a survivor of domestic violence
Income
- Must be under 80% Area Median Income (AMI).
Other
- Must identify the Community Based Organization (CBO) they are under case management with.
- Must be working with one of the specified CBOs.
- Must complete eligibility prescreening.
- Must complete an application in the FORWARD platform portal.
- Must be willing to respond to follow-up surveys in the year following the award.
- Applicant cannot have received funds in prior rounds of the program.
- Must have been severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic
- Eligibility must be confirmed by an official case worker
- The CBO must attest to the applicant’s qualifications, including income and domestic violence survivor status
Citizenship
- Must belong to historically underserved and hard-to-reach populations, including Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), immigrant, or LGBTQIA+ individuals
How to Apply
- online
- in-person through partner CBOs
- in-person through CBOs
Processing time: Not specified
Benefits
Benefit amount: $2,500 (one-time)
cash
Required Documents
- Eligibility prescreening
- Needs assessment
- Verification of case management with a Community Based Organization (CBO)
- Eligibility confirmation from an official case worker
- Receipt of LA County Empower_u Fund (required after payment pickup)
Frequently Asked Questions
Am I eligible for the LA County Empower_u Fund?
To be eligible, you must be a domestic violence survivor residing in Los Angeles County, have an income under 80% Area Median Income, and be connected with an approved Community Based Organization.
What documents do I need to apply?
You will need to complete an application in the FORWARD platform and provide a COVID-19 impact statement. Additionally, your eligibility must be confirmed by your case worker.
How do I apply for the Empower_u Fund?
You can apply by completing the application on the FORWARD platform and ensuring that you have indicated your COVID-19 impact in the Needs Assessment section.
What if I received funds from this program before?
Unfortunately, only new applicants are eligible. If you have received funds in prior rounds of the program, you cannot apply again.
What happens after I submit my application?
After submitting your application, you may need to respond to follow-up surveys in the year following the award to help us understand the impact of the funds.
Who can I contact if I have questions about my eligibility?
If you have questions about your eligibility, please reach out to your case worker or contact us for assistance.
Contact
- Phone
- (213) 441-0865
- dpipkins@dcba.lacounty.gov
- Website
- Not specified
- Office hours
- Not specified