PLEASE NOTE:  OUR ONLINE APPLICATION SYSTEM IS TEMPORARILY DOWN AND ONLINE APPLICATIONS CANNOT BE ACCESSED

****IF YOU SUBMITTED AN ONLINE APPLICATION BETWEEN 11/22/2024 – 11/25/2024 YOU MUST REAPPLY USING THE PROCESS BELOW***

 

11/25/2024:   Due to internal issues with our application vendor, we are temporarily unable to accept online applications at this time.

However, in order for us to continue to serve our community we have developed a temporary system so that we can continue to assist individuals and their families.  Please be aware that this system is only temporary, and we will go back to our online application process once our vendor has a resolution for the technical issues they are experiencing.

 

 

Please follow the directions below to complete and submit your application for assistance:

 

1. Complete the initial application for services by clicking on the PDF Fill Form below and filling out the entire application, please be sure to sign the application and save it to your device.

Open the application file and complete:

 

 

SREC-fillable-application

 

 

 

 

2. Review the required document list on this website and gather all documents required to submit with your application. Applications submitted without all required documents will be rejected, please note that required documents are not optional and will need to be provided at the time your application is submitted.
3. Email your application and documents to clientservices@suwanneeec.net or directly to the case manager for your county, listed below. Applications and documents can also be faxed to 386-362-4078.

 

YOUR EMAILS SUBJECT LINE MUST CONTAIN THE COUNTY YOU LIVE IN AND YOUR LAST NAME SO THAT WE CAN DIRECT IT TO THE APPROPRIATE CASE MANAGER FOR PROCESSING.

 

COUNTY EMAIL AND CONTACT LIST:

Bradford/Dixie/Gilchrist/Lafayette – dix1@suwanneeec.net – Ph:  352-498-5018

Columbia/Hamilton – crussell@suwanneeec.net – Ph: 386-752-8726 or 386-362-4115

Madison/Taylor/Union – tay@suwanneeec.net – Ph: 850-584-8858 or 850-869-9149

Suwannee – clientservices@suwanneeec.net – Ph:  386-362-4115

 

If you have any questions or need to additional information, please email clientservices@suwanneeec.net

 

1. Each time you apply for services all documents must be provided. Your Case Manager does not have access to any of your previously submitted documents. They are stored in compliance with the State of Florida to prevent fraud for your safety.
2. Once your online application is received and reviewed for accuracy and eligibility, it may be rejected for one or more of the following reasons:
   • Applications will be rejected if all required documents are not uploaded with your application.
   • Applications will be rejected if you enter incorrect information regarding your household and household members, did not complete the entire application and/or did not sign the application.
   • Applications will be rejected if you do not have a past due balance at the time of application.

You will be contacted via email if your application has been rejected.

1. Once you submit your application and it has been reviewed for accuracy by a case manager, you will be placed on a list. The list will be sorted by priority points. Priority will be given to households who have one or more members who are over 60 years old, a disabled individual or a child under 5 years old. In addition, all households will receive a reduction in points due to previous assistance.

Households with the highest number of priority points will be assisted first, until funding is exhausted for that week.

We cannot guarantee that households with or without priority points will be assisted due to a reduction in funding. 

Funding is limited and we strongly encourage everyone to seek other resources in your area.

1. If we are able to assist you, a Case Manager will either call or email you to inform you of any additional documents that may be needed for processing your application. You will have 1 business day to submit these documents. If your documents are NOT submitted within that time, your application will be voided and you will be required to reapply the following Monday.

 

 

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR ONLINE APPLICATION SUBMISSION:

 

1. Picture Identification for everyone eighteen (18) years of age and older living in the household. Must show Florida residency and identification cannot be expired over one (1) year.
2. Social Security cards for everyone living in the household.
3. Birth Certificate for all children ages five (5) and under in the household. (EFFECTIVE: 5/10/2023)
4. Proof of income for everyone eighteen (18) years or older living in the household.
5. Current wages paycheck stub or statement; Weekly (4), Bi-Weekly (2), Monthly (1).
6. Current Social Security/Veteran benefit letter (SSI, SSDI, SSA, VA) with proof of Disability if applicable.
7. Last 30 days child support. If there is no child support, please write a statement that there has been no child support in the last 30 days, signed.
8. Retirement
9. Self-Employment Statement
10. TANF/Cash Assistance
11. If there is no income for someone over 18, please write a statement that there has been no income in the last 30 days, signed.
12. Current Food Stamp verification letter with awarded dollar amount.
13. Homeowners – Proof of Home ownership (Ex; Title, Bill of Sale, Deed, Mortgage statement, Property card printed from your County Property Appraiser website.)
14. Renters – Current Lease or Shelter Verification Form. HUD and Income based housing must provide the Tenant Calculation form 50059.

 

Downloads, screenshots, & photos are acceptable methods of providing documents via fax or email. Your photos must be clear and not combined with other items, ID’s & Social Security cards for more than one household member may be all in one photo but all writing must be legible. Photos of partial documents are not acceptable. Please capture the entire document in one photo. Case Managers must be able to print your documents and read them to be placed in your file.

There may be further documentation needed, if so, a Case Manager will contact you via email for needed documents. You will have 1 business day to submit those documents to your case manager.

By proceeding with your application, you are agreeing that you have read and understand the above information statement and have all required documentation listed.

 

 

 

 

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