Employment Supports

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Moving Families Beyond Poverty

Income eligible St. Lucie County residents can obtain financial assistance with obtaining employment supports such as works boots, training certifications, work uniforms, employment physicals, etc. Eligible households must meet the following requirements:

Be currently employed or have promissory letter of employment.
Live in St. Lucie County.
Be at or below 200% of the federal poverty level. Proof of income required.

Income guidelines below:

Household Members	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
Income Limit	$30,120	$40,880	$51,640	$62,400	$73,160	$83,920	$94,680	$105,440

St. Lucie County residents interested in receiving assistance should complete the questionnaire below. If you need assistance completing the online inquiry, please contact 772-462-1777, press 0.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the program pay for?

What are the eligibility requirements?

Applicants must be St. Lucie County residents and be currently employed or have promissory letter of employment. The household income may not exceed 200% of Federal Poverty Level. A household is defined as an individual or group of individuals living together as one economic unit regardless of relation. Applicants living with their spouse or partner are considered a household. The household must also demonstrate a need for service(s).

How is income eligibility determined?

Income eligibility is based on household size within the last 30 days. Gross income must be used per grant guidelines. A household is defined as an individual or group of individuals living together as one economic unit regardless of relation. Applicants living with their spouse or partner are considered a household. Verifying documentation required. The household must also demonstrate a need for service(s).

What is considered income?

The following is considered income per grant guidelines:

Money wages and salaries before any deductions;
Self-employment wages after deductions for business expenses;
Social Security payments;
Unemployment;
Worker’s compensation;
Veteran benefits;
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF);
Alimony;
Child support;
And all other allowable sources of income as determined by the grant guidelines.

Verifying documentation required.

What documents are required?

The following documents must be provided at the time of appointment:

Picture ID for all adults in the household 18 or older
Social Security Cards for all in household
Birth Certificates for all children in the household under 18
Proof of all household income for prior 30 days
Proof of St. Lucie County residency such as a lease or utility bill

Additional documents may be requested including but not limited to bank statements, household bills, custody documentation, etc.

How is this program funded?

This program is fully supported by the US Department of Health and Human Services as part of an award totaling $413,927. Services are offered when funds are available.

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Last updated August 12, 2024.

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Frequently Asked Questions

This program is fully supported by the US Department of Health and Human Services as part of an award totaling $413,927. Services are offered when funds are available.

Employment Supports Questionnaire