Emergency financial support is available for families whose students are enrolled in a community school in Baltimore County and seven other jurisdictions and are at risk of eviction, losing their housing or experiencing homelessness.
Governor Wes Moore announced on Nov. 26 that applications are open for the Community Schools Rental Assistance Program. Program funds can help families pay for past due rent or utility bills, court fees related to eviction, as well as costs related to renting a new home, including moving fees, security and utility deposits, and first month’s rent. Households may be eligible for up to 15 months of assistance.
“Few things are more important to a child’s growth and development than a safe, stable home,” Moore stated in a news release. “The Community Schools Rental Assistance Program will help vulnerable students and their families threatened with housing instability keep a roof over their heads.” Officials say the interagency initiative bolsters the administration’s mission to end child poverty and drive economic mobility…