The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration awarded Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri, Inc., $1,308,004 under the Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program (CFDA 64.033) on October 1, 2025.
The award funds outreach services, case management, assistance in obtaining VA benefits and other public benefits, and temporary financial assistance provided directly to third parties on behalf of participants for child care, emergency housing assistance, transportation, rental assistance, utility-fee payment assistance, security deposits, utility deposits, moving costs, and general housing stability assistance. Catholic Charities may also provide optional legal assistance and financial management services.
The recipient serves very low-income veteran families residing in permanent housing, homeless families scheduled to transition to permanent housing within a specified period, or families exiting permanent housing and seeking responsive alternative housing. Performance occurs in Missouri. The period of performance runs through September 30, 2026.