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IN-HOME SERVICES


Homemaker Aide/Chore Services

The Homemaker Aide & Elderly Chore Service Program assists elderly and disabled clients in remaining their own homes rather than seek alternative care in nursing or foster homes.  Services provided include light housekeeping, errands, and preparing meals.


Adult Protective Service (APS) Homemaker Services

Through Adult Protective Homemaker serves fragile adults who have been abused, neglected or exploited with household chores, errands, budgeting, counseling, etc. to enable them to live independently and without fear of being abused.


State-wide Home and Community Based Waiver Services


Older persons and other adults with disabilities who meet TennCare requirements related to functional ability as prescribed in the individual’s plan of care.  UCHRA provides the above listed services in all 14 counties to clients referred to it though Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability network.


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ENERGY ASSISTANCE


Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

People and House

LIHEAP provides a one-time per year payment (based upon the availability of funds)  averaging $325 to the primary heating energy provider (i.e., electric, natural gas, propane, coal, wood, or kerosene) for qualifying low and moderate income households based upon a point system giving priority to households having elderly disabled members and those with children under the age of 3.  LIHEAP is funded by the Tennessee Department of Human Services in all 14 counties.

Download the LIHEAP application in PDF format.


Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

The Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) provides basic insulation and weatherization measures for low-income households.  WAP is funded by the Tennessee Department of Human Services in all 14 counties.


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EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE


Information and Referral (I&R) Assistance

The I&R Program’s experienced staff in UCHRA’s fourteen county offices provides persons with current information regarding opportunities and services available to them including assessing the person’s problems and capacities, linking persons to the opportunities and services that are available, and, to the maximum extent practicable, insuring that persons received the needed services through follow-up procedures.


Comprehensive Emergency Assistance

Through Comprehensive Emergency Assistance (CEA) eligible low-income households may receive assistance with emergency food, shelter, energy, prescribed medications, and homeless prevention assistance.


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NUTRITION SERVICES


Commodities (Temporary Emergency Food Assistance Program)

Commodities Distribution

The Commodities Program provides surplus foods to low-income households. It is funded by the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture and serves all 14 counties



Child & Adult Care Food Program

The Child & Adult Care Food Program supplements the cost of meals and snacks to caregivers for children enrolled in Registered or Licensed Day Care Homes. Currently UCHRA serves the 14 counties plus Bedford, Coffee, Davidson (east of airport) Franklin, Giles, Lewis, Lincoln, Marshall, Maury, Moore, Rutherford, Sumner, Williamson, and Wilson.


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TARGET POPULATION SERVICES


Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)

CASA volunteers are Judge appointed to assist in determination of the best possible outcome for abused, neglected, or exploited children on a case by case basis. Despite the state's attempts to help, these children may become trapped in the court and child welfare maze spending their childhood moving from one temporary shelter to another. CASA becomes the voice of these children. CASA serves Cumberland, Overton, and Putnam County. For more information go to: www.uchracasa4children.com


Housing Opportunities for Persons with Aids (HOPWA) Program

The Housing Opportunities for Persons with Aids (HOPWA) Program provides assistance to persons affected by HIV with short-term rent, mortgage, and utility assistance. Additional services include performing a needs assessment, providing information and referral, and assisting with budgeting best practices.


Ryan White Community Aids Partnership

Through the Ryan White Community AIDS Partnership grant UCHRA provides persons infected with and affected by HIV case management, including a wide range of client-centered services that link clients with health care, psychosocial, and other services. Additionally, through Ryan White persons infected with HIV are eligible to receive food assistance coordinated though a licensed nutritionist to ensure that they consume proper food for their diets, and transportation services for clients and their caregivers to ensure access to medical care, dental care, and psychosocial services.


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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES


SAVING FOR US Individual Development Accounts (IDA) Program

Saving for US is a matched savings program designed to assist moderate and low income individuals and families save for and invest in one of three assets: the purchase of a home, pursuing a post-secondary education, or starting or expanding a small business. Participants open special savings accounts (Individual Development Accounts) and save $30 or more each month up to a maximum of $2,000. When the participant is ready to make a purchase their savings is matched $2 for each $1 of savings, giving them a maximum of $6,000 plus accrued interest. Participants are required to participate in a personal finance and money management workshop series and specific counseling for the type of purchase they plan to make. Serves all 14 counties. Download the brochure Saving for US.




For a complete guide to the services offered by your UCHRA office please view our PDF Delivering Hope, or call (931) 528-1127 to have one mailed directly to you.