A Diverse Family Inc.

23/12/2024

See you guys tonight !!!

12/12/2023

You don't have to be perfect to make a difference!

Did you know that Texas has the second-largest number of individuals with disabilities in the nation? These individuals have rights like everyone else, and many need a place to live.

We are searching for caring families and individuals who want to make a difference.

If you or anyone you know is interested in becoming a paid foster care parent, please call us @ 210-379-9899 or 210-557-3636 or email us at adiversefamilyinc@gmail.com .

Our mission as an organization is to help promote the rights of Individuals with Intellectual & Deve

07/12/2023

Hello to our members of A Diverse Family! We are up and running!

We need your help finding a foster care provider in Tarrant County for a 16 year old male in a wheel chair. Has a medical safe bed. If you or anyone you know might be interested in becoming a foster care provider please DM us or text us at 210-379-9899.

Thank you all for your support!

16/08/2022

FREE Conference for families with children with disabilities. Please share!

15/08/2022

***ATTENTION***

IMPORTANT REMINDER. METROCARE HAS TANF PANDEMIC EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FUNDING!!

FUNDS MUST BE ALLOCATED BY THE END OF SEPTEMBER! TANF CAN PAY FOR ASSISTANCE THROUGH OCTOBER, BUT NOT AFTER, SO MUST SPEND NOW!!!

WHAT IS IT ?

Funding to address housing and ancillary expense needs including:

- Rent help families obtain or maintain housing (assistance period is NOT to exceed four months)
- Utility Assistance
- Security Deposit Assistance
- Housing Modifications to make home accessible and safe
- Short Term Emergency Housing Assistance when a family member tests positive for COVID-19
- Ancillary Expenses short-term basic needs such as purchasing diapers, clothing, emergency food, burial assistance and other necessary personal care items to promote short-term family stability

Funding can NOT be used for:

- Tax Credits
- Childcare
- Transportation (but say a family is not paying to fix their car bc they have to pay rent could pay rent so they could use funds for car!)
- Short-term education
- Training Services

Funding Limits:

No more than $7,000 per family of 2-3 individuals

No more than $10,000 per family of 4 or more individuals



WHO IS ELIGIBLE?

- Families with dependent children (under 18 years of age)
- Residents of Texas
- US Citizens, legal aliens or qualified aliens who are unemployed, underemployed or determined by Metrocare as in need
- Either the adult or child in the home has:
- A diagnosis of a mental health condition and/or
- An Intellectual and/or Developmental Disability and/or
- A Substance Use Disorder and
- Has been impacted by COVID (everyone has been impacted, so everyone checks this box!)
- The Adult or Child with a dx of MH, IDD, or SUD does NOT have to be a current client of Metrocare but does need to complete the application process and provide verification of diagnosis (external provider/school/etc.). If there is someone that believes they or their child might meet diagnosis criteria for MH and/or SUD, but does not currently have any verifying documentation, we can complete a diagnostic evaluation to confirm the diagnosis, get them financial assistance and initiate ongoing services!--

Email your service coordinator or message us for the application.

20/03/2022

Never underestimate the parent of a child who has special needs.

20/03/2022

Don't let anyone doubt your parenting..

18/03/2022

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17/03/2022

See the person, not the disability.

16/03/2022

Humans are not disabled.

15/03/2022

14/03/2022

I stand for disability rights.