Our Assistance Programs
Energy Assistance
Hamilton County’s LIHEAP, run by the Office of Family Empowerment, aids families with energy costs.
Head Start and Early Head Start
Ensuring school readiness for children aged birth to five, including those with disabilities, through nutritious meals and educational programs.
Housing Assistance
Find fair housing through education, support, and complaint assistance in Chattanooga.
Sewer Lateral Assistance Program
Learn about SLAP: our financial aid for Chattanooga homeowners to repair or replace defective sewer laterals.
Office of Family Empowerment Programs
The mission of the Office of Family Empowerment (OFE) is to change the lives of Hamilton County residents by collaborating with our partners to provide support and coaching to help individuals achieve well-being and economic independence.
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program
The Office of Family Empowerment runs Hamilton County's LIHEAP, aiding income-eligible families with home energy costs. Learn About LIHEAP.
Family Support Program
The Office of Family Empowerment offers tailored case management to foster Case Management among Hamilton County residents.
Case Management
Case Management provides goal-oriented support, including life skills training, coaching, and financial assistance. Participants receive community resources, educational opportunities, and individualized support to achieve self-sufficiency within six months to a year.
To apply for this program, give us a call at (423) 643-6434.
Useful Resources
- Chattanooga Head Start and Early Head Start
Ensuring school readiness for children aged birth to five, including those with disabilities, through nutritious meals and educational programs.
- Chattanooga Housing Authority
Serving Chattanooga and Hamilton County since 1938, offering public housing and urban development programs with a seven-member Board of Commissioners.
- Chattanooga Neighborhood Enterprise
Find helpful information on mortgages, lending services, homebuyer education, and more.
- Family Justice Center
Committed to providing safe spaces where survivors’ needs are met, children protected, and hope realized.