The Supportive Services for Veteran Families program is a government initiative that aims to help veterans and their families securing stable housing.  The goal of the SSVF Program is to promote housing stability among very low-income Veteran families who reside in or are transitioning to permanent housing. 

A member of a “Veteran family” as determined by U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs: Either (a) a Veteran; or (b) a member of a family in which the head of household, or the spouse of the head of household, is a Veteran.

One-one-one case management, short term assistance with rent and utilities, employment and budgeting education, housing assistance and health care navigation.

Contact Catholic Charities SSVF Main Line at (816) 659 8263 for screening and assistance. If you leave a message, please allow 24 business hours for us to return your call.

No. There are no costs associated with becoming a participant household in the SSVF program.

SSVF is a short-term program created to assist you in becoming self-sufficient and stable in the shortest time possible. For many the goals is to become truly self-sufficient within a 3–6-month timeline.

1. DD214 and/or a SQUARES printout
2. Photo ID card for all members of household (driver’s license, passport, school id, work id, etc.)
3. Social Security Card for all members of household
4. VA Card (preferred but optional)
5. Birth Certificate of all members of household (preferred but optional)
6. Proof of income for all members of household (like 1 month of paycheck stubs, official letter from employer, SSDI, SSI or SS annual letter, retirement income letter, investment income, etc)
7. Proof of homelessness like a letter from shelter or homeless service agency, court ordered eviction notice, etc.

Yes. For households that qualify and are active participants the SSVF program can assist with rent or utilities and even potentially back rent and utility arrears.

Yes. Catholic Charitie’ SSVF program maintains ongoing contact with various local agencies and organizations in the community to assist with navigating employment. Catholic Charities also hosts classes focused on workforce development (resume writing, interviewing basics etc.)

After completion of an initial screening potential participant households are usually notified within two business days, barring unforeseen circumstances.

Yes. As a part of the supportive services, we provide we have health care navigators available to assist in connecting participant households with the resources and tools needed to assist with mental health and/or substance use issues.

Yes. Household eligibility is based upon earning less than 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI) for household size.

As a participant household clients should establish an open line of communication with their assigned case manager to discuss any developing changes. Consistent communication between the client and case manager is the expectation.

You may contact Catholic Charities’ SSVF main line at (816) 659-8263 with questions.

Yes. We have a partnership with legal entities to assist clients through legal referrals.

If you are not eligible for the SSVF program, we will work with you to get connected and referred to other community-based resources and agencies.