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Florida Medicaid – COVID-19 Vaccine
• Florida Medicaid covers the COVID-19 vaccine for all eligible Medicaid recipients who have full Medicaid benefits.
• The vaccine has been approved for individuals aged 12 and older.
• Ensure that Florida’s underserved and vulnerable populations are informed on who is eligible to receive a vaccine and where they may be able to receive it.
Florida Medicaid – Housing Assistance Waiver
• Provides evidence-based community supports and services to assist in securing housing for Medicaid recipients ages 21 and older who are:
o Homeless or at-risk of homelessness, AND
o Have a Serious Mental Illness, or a Substance Use Disorder. • The overall goal is to facilitate housing stability and improve health
outcomes for participants.
• Available to Medicaid recipients living in Pinellas, Pasco, Seminole, Orange, Brevard and Osceola counties.
Preventing Homelessness
• The Florida Department of Children and Families recently received two sets of funding to help
prevent or end homelessness for Floridians.
• Faith and community leaders can help to spread the message of these federally-funded
Emergency Solutions Grant
• $85.8 million in federal emergency funds.
• Provides services for individuals and families who are homeless or at risk of homelessness due to financial setbacks resulting from the recent public health emergency.
• Funding is used to provide rental assistance, housing relocation and
stabilization, and case management services, support emergency shelter operations, and conduct street outreach programs for unsheltered
individuals and families.
Rental Assistance Program
• Provides up to 15 months rental and utilities assistance. • Floridians may be eligible if they:
◦ Rent their home.
◦ Earn an income at or below 80% of the area’s median income.
◦ Have qualified for unemployment, experienced a loss of income, or faced financial hardships.
◦ Are at risk of losing their home, experiencing housing instability, or are living in unsafe conditions.
• Renters, landlords, and utility providers can apply at OURFlorida.com
https://www.nationaldayofprayer.org/
National Day of
Prayer
Summer Safety – June 2021
Water Safety
Summer Safety – June 2021
In just 10 minutes, the temperature of aparked vehicle can rise 20 degrees. The
crack of a window, even by inches, is no match to combat the rising heat. This
heat can be deadly, especially for children because their body
temperatures rise five times faster than adults.
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
June 15, 2021
Press Release:
Dr. Scott Rivkees
Florida Surgeon General
COVID-19 Vaccinations &
Re-engaging Healthcare
Ms. Katie Ames
Associate Director, Community Management
Collaboration with
Bill Topic Status
GAL- Post Secondary Education Passed Hope Street Diversion Program Passed Single Moms Program Passed Share Your Heart Program Passed
YMCA of Central FL Afterschool Programs Did not progress Juvenile Justice Programs & Detention Passed
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