Section 8 Secrets

Have you ever wondered about section 8 or public housing programs? Have you thought about being one of lucky people on the eight year waiting list? Are these some of the questions you have asked yourself? Well it is your luck day, to find out secrets about this fought-over service. This is the service that everyone wants and the service that many need. So listen close and carefully, you may need to read this post again and again. However, you choose to devour this information, please take heed to it.


This is the EXCLUSIVE posting for all my readers.

First, let’s go over what is section 8/public housing.

The section 8 is one of the federal government housing programs. This program helps individuals or families find affordable housing and in some cases (based on income) the program will pay all of your rent. Wow, isn’t that sweet. This program is also known as a Housing Choice Voucher.

The housing choice voucher website states: The goal of this program is to provide a healthy and safe place of your choosing at a reasonable rent cost.

The benefits of this particular program: Lower rent than market rate, up-to-code properties that has been inspected by approved inspectors, being able to move to areas of your choosing, and the voucher is good in any U.S. state.

As you can see, this is the reason that the waiting list is so long. There are about 22,000 clients that receive this assistance in the state of Missouri according to the Housing Authority’s website.

How to apply:

Simply visit a management office and request an application or visit the Housing Authority in your area and request an application. Be sure to bring in necessary documents, such as a picture ID, utility bill, social security numbers for all household members, and proof of income.

Reality Check!!!



All these benefits are great and needed in our community, but there is a reason why the list is so long. When people are accepted into this type of program they tend not to leave. The program was not made for families to stay on for the rest of their life. Even though that is exactly what happens. People inquire all the time “I wonder is there a program available the will house me and my kids?” and there are. It’s called Section 8 and Public Housing.

Let’s look into a typical stereotype:

I have four children by four different men. I have been unemployed for three years and it seems like I cannot find a job. I am on welfare (TANF) and I receive 300+ once a month, but in food stamps I receive 700 dollars and right now we are all living with my mother.

Is there a place I can afford with only 300 dollars a month in income? (OH, I know I need to get on section 8)

Solution:

If you need housing (LISTEN CAREFULLY) the solution is a JOB/Employment. Other than this type of program you will not find housing. People if you are reading this post, please do not rely on programs such as section 8. There is a slim chance you will be on the waiting list or your name is called for this program. Rely on self, meaning the only one that can make your situation better is YOU! These programs are helpful, but too many people wait on these programs before they decide to make a change in their life and some individuals will never decide to think differently or explore other options.

If you want to live comfortable or decent for that matter, you must work. The only way out of poverty is through education and employment. Relying only on these programs will not accomplish anything except more poverty stricken communities. The program is unbelievable actually, think about it- A program that will place you in state approve housing and for FREE! WOW!

These programs should be used when needed, but they are not to be waited on.

BOTTOM LINE: Other than this free program, there are not any free housing available.



Steps to getting housing:

1. Look for housing online websites, rental listing agencies, or newspapers.

    a. If you have terrible credit, look for housing that states BAD CREDIT APPROVED or NO CREDIT CHECK.

2. Make sure property is in your price range and affordable for your income. (Something you can afford)

3. Sign lease

4. Now you have housing. (Not by the government) Good Luck


“We all have problems, but what are we going to do to fix them and move forward…pass it on.”
                                                                                                                                     Cece Carroll


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Agency Highlight


St. Louis Housing Authority


(314) 428-3200

Caseworkers and You

There are different types of case management services, for example human service workers, client advocates and elderly or disabled case managers. Have you ever wondered about case management or thought your particular situation was in need of a professional to guide you in the right direction?

Well you have come to the right place.

Let’s think here: Why would I need a case manager? What is a caseworker for anyway? How can they help me get out of the shit I am in?

In my opinion, Case managers are VERY helpful and actually needed if you have problems in your daily life. Most of us are use to rude, outspoken, talk-to-you-like-a- child caseworkers. So it is understandable to not want to deal with caseworkers with this type of attitude. But, let’s face it- Sometimes case managers are needed. So let’s suck it up and deal with them and curse about them once you leave.

Caseworkers can help you achieve a better quality of life, such as: helping you identify your needs, goals, and MOST important Resources. Now, do not just think you can walk into a place and ask for a case manager and everything is going to be O.K. and you’re going to receive so many FREE services and will not know what to do with them. It does not work like that! You will need to go through an approval process, which can take a couple of weeks to a couple of months depending upon what your caseworker has determined your needs are. Typically case managers are assigned to complex cases, such as: Medical, Mental Health, and Child Welfare caseworkers. There are also caseworkers that are called –Community Workers or Social Service Workers. Which are located at the family support division office (Welfare Office) and local non-profit agencies.

Let’s get down to the Nitty Gitty!

Point blank, almost everyone has used a caseworker sometime their life. It might have been because of food stamps, TANF/ Welfare benefits, or your Utility needed to be paid. I have spoken too many people looking for assistance or public aid. Some people being a shame for needing assistance from the government or a church. Some people knowing it like the back of their hand. Which in my opinion, they’re the ones that need to be a shame. But anyway….. When you are trying to get assistance, you should first start with the most commonplace. The welfare office (family support division) which would have access to grant some necessities like, food (Food Stamps), medical (Medicaid), or for my low-income mothers child care (child care subsidy).

Remember! Do not think you’re walking in and “gettin’ food, healthcare, someone to babysit your kid’s cause people it ain’t happenin’.” To receive these wonderful benefits you will have to be under a certain income guideline, which is determined by the current year poverty level. And people do not think your caseworker is determining if you are approved for assistance. It is determined by the government or state. Another thing, no one wants to hear about how you pay into the system all these years and then once you need help there is not anything for you. Please people stop the whining and get your head together and move on. Move on to getting down to business and finding a way to make it happen without the government/state to assist you. Pull it together and make it happen.

“We all have problems, but how are we going to do to fix them and move forward…pass it on.”

                                                                                                                        CeCe Carroll



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Agency Highlight

Department of Social Services


Family Support Division


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