CARES Program
Ready to Move from Survive to Thrive?
Life can be tough, but you don’t have to do it alone. The CARES program at Mothers Helping Mothers is here to support you with the tools and resources to build stability and a stronger future for you and your family. Plus you can earn rewards and a free shop pass once you graduate!
Starting soon, all financial aid applicants, must complete our financial literacy home course offered in CARES to be eligible to apply for assistance —so why not get a head start today?
Here’s how it works:
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Become a client by making an appointment to shop. If you're already a client, you can request to join CARES for personalized support and encouragement on link below or at your next appointment. You'll be matched with a dedicated coach to help you navigate community resources and connect with additional support when needed.
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Build stability and reduce stress—Complete a short, self-paced online Financial Literacy course and learn the tools to plan for life’s unexpected challenges on your own schedule. It’s simple, flexible, and can be done from anywhere. Plus, you’ll earn a Gift Card when you graduate!
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The CARES program is designed to fit your life and take you from survive to thrive. Are you ready to take the next step toward a brighter future? Let’s get started together!
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If you'd like to join CARES and are a MHM client already, click Request Assistance and ask to join CARES today!
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Support for Families in Need
MHM provides resources, support, and potential aid for families with children under 18, legal guardians, and those newly pregnant in Sarasota and Manatee Counties.
Our mission is to empower families with stability and self-sufficiency during hardships. From referrals to community partners to financial aid for eligible clients, we offer essential services, a FREE store, and programs to help stretch budgets—guiding families from surviving to thriving.
NOT A CURRENT CLIENT or CARES GRADUATE?
If you are not currently a client but live in Sarasota or Manatee Counties with children in the home or are currently pregnant, we can still provide valuable referrals through the TEXT US line or Request Assistance link below. However, we encourage you to book an appointment to register as a new client. By doing so, you’ll gain access to our free store and receive the full range of support and resources our organization offers and if you.
24/7 - TEXT RESOURCES
Available to anyone, anytime- simply Text "RESOURCES" to 941-953-7572 to receive immediate and customized resources within Sarasota and Manatee counties directly to your phone anytime.
JOIN THE CARES PROGRAM
The CARES program is available to all MHM clients and is designed to help families build a stronger foundation for the future. While it focuses on long-term resilience, we understand that emergencies and unexpected setbacks can happen. When they do, graduates of this program can get the support needed to regain stability. Work with your own "CARES Coach" to move from "Survive to Thrive" and build a foundation of stability before the next emergency happens. CARES graduates are also eligible to receive financial aid in the event of an emergency.
*Must be a MHM Client first, so book an appointment to begin and ask to join during your first visit.
*Already a MHM client? Click "Request Assistance" and request to join CARES today for a better tomorrow.
REQUEST FOR FINANCIAL AID
Our financial aid program is tailored to support existing clients who meet the following criteria:
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Completed the CARES programs (3) financial literacy courses with proof of completion uploaded
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Experience an emergency, such as job loss, illness, loss of reliable transportation, or accident.
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Must be a registered MHM client for a minimum of 4 months
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Be an active client having attended one regular shopping visit or attended a class in the last 24 months
Assistance may include financial support for rent, utility bills, essential car repairs, or other critical expenses necessary to help families avoid homelessness and regain stability.
If you'd like to join CARES and are a MHM client already, click Request Assistance and ask to join CARES today!