Wayne Metro has launched Wayne Metro CARES Relief and Recovery Services. Residents may qualify for assistance in the following areas (Programs based on Communities):

• Food & Income Support - Distributing food, formula, diapers, wipes & Personal Protection Equipment

• Water & Energy Assistance

• Rent & Mortgage Assistance

• Property Tax Assistance

• Emergency Plumbing Repair

• Funeral Assistance

More information can be found at https://www.waynemetro.org/cares/. In addition in the coming days you will find a community resource guide on this page. Individuals and families who need support can call (9am ot 7pm M-F and 9 - noon on Saturday) Wayne Metro at 313-388-9799 (or 734-284-6999) or chat with a specialist on our website.

Wayne RESA has instituted a Community Assistance Hotline to support the educational needs of students/families newly exposed to homelessness or the transiency of foster care due to the COVID-19 health crisis. The HOTLINE, accessed by calling 734.334.1567, will be answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by a client specialist. Students/families will be referred to district level homeless and/or foster care liaisons, county-level agencies, or state departments depending on identified educational needs. HOTLINE information is currently posted on the COVID-19 message board on Wayne RESA’s website and will be forwarded to state and local educational groups and community partners in subsequent communications.