Bridge to Stability

Bridge to Stability (formerly Emergency Financial Assistance) helps individuals and families regain stability during times of financial hardship through short-term financial assistance and supportive services. Services are provided with dignity, respect, and confidentiality.

Bridge to Stability (BTS) is grant funded through government sources and the generosity of private foundations and individual donors. Because funding availability and eligibility requirements vary by funder and may change from year to year, assistance is limited and not guaranteed.

What Bridge to Stability May Include

Support is tailored to individual needs and include:

• Financial assistance
• Short-term or intermediate case management
• Food assistance through the JF&CS Kosher Food Pantry
• Transportation assistance for work or health needs
• Employment assistance, including job support and virtual workshops

All services are coordinated to support long-term stability.

Types of Assistance Considered

Requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis and may include:

• Housing stability: rent or mortgage and utilities assistance
• Transportation: job- or health-related needs (e.g. car repair or insurance)
  
• Health-related assistance: prescriptions, medical needs, dental care, or equipment not covered by insurance
  
• Legal assistance: limited and considered case-by-case
  
• Temporary dependent care: childcare, recovery, or respite care
  

Specialized Support for Adults with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities

Through support from a JAccess grant from the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta, BTS also offers specialized case management for adults with intellectual & developmental disabilities (IDD) and their families.

This service helps bridge the gap for individuals waiting for long-term supports (such as Medicaid Waiver funding) by providing

• Resource navigation and benefits assistance
• Connections to employment, social engagement, and wellness opportunities
• Transportation and independent living supports

When appropriate, clients may also access financial assistance through BTS.

How to Apply

• Complete one online application per household
• If approved for further assessment, a JF&CS staff member will contact you
• Additional documentation may be requested
• Approved payments are made directly to vendors only

Please Note

We cannot meet all requests for assistance. We encourage individuals to also explore other resources and community organizations.