Housing & Utility Resources

Advocates for Homeless Families: The Transitional Housing Program

This two year program supports unhoused families during their transition to stable and independent living. 

(301) 662-2003

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Advocates for Homeless Families: The Rapid Rehousing Program

This short-term subsidy program to assist families in finding affordable housing.

(301) 662-2003

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Frederick Rescue Mission: Faith House Program

This program offers women with or without children (aged 10 or under) the option of a 90-day emergency shelter, or access to a one-year transitional living program.

(301) 695-6633

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Application form

Beyond Shelter Frederick 

This programs offers emergency shelters as well as security deposit, energy, and rental assistance.

Dial (301) 631-2670 ext. 1590 for questions

or Call (301) 631-2670 ext. 1010 to reach a support coordinator and receive forms

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Homeless Assistance Programs

These programs offer assistance to unhoused individuals in Frederick county who also have a disability or mental illness

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Student Homeless Initiative Partnership (S.H.I.P.) 

This program offers resources to youth experiencing homelessness in FCPS.

(240) 415-8971

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Department of Social Services: Office of Home Energy Program (OHEP)

This program assists people with their heating and utility costs, and provides funds for past due energy bills. 

Call 1-800-332-6347       (Llame  para español también)

                 Website link                   (Enlace de página web)

     Application form        (Formulario de aplicación)

OHEP Brochure FY 2023 (Folleto de la OHEP para 2023)

Safe Families for Children

This program provides a safe, temporary home for children through their Host Family network of volunteers, so that parents can focus on crisis situations (like homelessness) without worrying about losing parental custody.

(410) 872-1050 ext. 1590

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