The Concrete Supports Program provides non-recurring, short-term financial assistance that is designed to deal with a specific crisis or episode of need. This assistance will not extend beyond four months and is not intended to meet recurring or ongoing needs.
Must be TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) Eligible Current household gross income is below 300% of the 2022 Federal Poverty Level. Must have at least one dependent child (aged 0-23) living in the home.
Family has a specific crisis or episode of need that occurred within the last 4 months
Examples:
- Loss of employment or sudden reduction in income
- Unexpected medical expenses or serious illness
- Death or serious illness of a family member
- Domestic violence or unsafe living situation
- Natural disaster or fire affecting the home
- Unexpected car repair needed for work or school transportation
- Temporary inability to work due to injury or caregiving responsibilities
Concrete Supports Program
Monday through Friday
8:00am to 4:30pm
(808) 935-2188
Call today to see if you qualify,
We’re here to help!
There is also the Hawaiʻi Relief Program:
Here is a link to the application.
HAWAI‘I RELIEF PROGRAM FAQs – SUPPORT FOR HOUSING AND UTILITY PAYMENTS
- What is the Hawaiʻi Relief Program?
- What type of help can a family receive through the Hawaiʻi Relief Program?
- What is considered a “family” for the purposes of the Hawaiʻi Relief Program?
- What are the eligibility criteria for the Hawaiʻi Relief Program?
- What are the income limits to qualify for payments through the Hawaiʻi Relief Program?
- What is considered a “financial crisis” or an “episode of financial need” for the purposes of the Hawaiʻi Relief Program?
- Does a family need to receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, financial assistance, or other types of government assistance to qualify for the Hawaiʻi Relief Program?
- How can a family apply for housing or utility payments?
- Is a family able to apply for both the housing and utility payments?
- How will an eligible family receive housing and utility payments?
- Who is administering the Hawaiʻi Relief Program?
- How can a family get more information about the housing and utility payments and the Hawaiʻi Relief Program?