Family
Assistance

Get help when you need it most.
Family Assistance Services
Chicanos Por La Causa provides vulnerable communities with emergency hardship services and referrals. Under the Terri Cruz Family Assistance Program, these emergency services include APS and SRP utility assistance, funeral assistance, food box referrals, SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) eligibility assistance and AHCCCS (Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System) referrals, as well as pandemic COVID-19- related resources.
These services are contingent upon funding availability, income verification, and COVID-19 qualifying factors as applicable by state, federal, and grant requirements.
Contact Information
Call (602) 805-1666 to speak to a specialist and schedule an appointment.
Notice Regarding SRP Utility Assistance:
We have exhausted SRP funds and are no longer accepting new applicants.
APS Utility Assistance
How to Request Assistance
1. Call the APS & SRP Utility Assistance Hotline at (602) 805-1666 on Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday between:
-9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
-2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Calls are answered on a first-come, first-served basis. If you reach voicemail, our lines are full—please hang up and try again.
2. During your call, a prescreening will be conducted to determine eligibility. If eligible, you will be given a list of required documents and scheduled for a follow-up.
3. Appointments are required for assistance on Wednesdays and Thursdays. You may choose an in-person or telephone appointment, depending on availability.
Walk-In Services
Walk-ins are accepted every Tuesday at our office:
📍 1008 E. Buckeye Rd. Ste. 125, Phoenix, AZ 85034
Please bring all required documents to receive assistance.
Walk-ins are seen on a first-come, first-served basis and must meet eligibility requirements.
For additional resources and referrals, please call our office at (602) 805-1666, option 2.
We appreciate your patience!
What are the requirements for this assistance?
Utility Assistance for Non-APS or SRP Customers
Upcoming Events
Monthly Events
APS CARES EVENT - YUMA, AZ
May 20 , 2025 | 10AM – 2PM
Thomas F. Allt Utilities Complex
270 W 13th St, Yuma, AZ 85364
Meet with APS to learn about Energy Support programs and bill assistance options. On-site Crisis Bill Assistance by CPLC — Up to $1,000 in APS help available!
APS WALK-IN WEEK - SAN LUIS, AZ
May 21 - 22 , 2025 | 9AM – 4PM
CPLC San Luis Community Center
1938 W Cesar Chavez Blvd Ste 1A, San Luis, AZ 85349
No appointment needed! Stop by with all required documents to get started on your APS Crisis Bill Assistance application. Up to $1,000 in assistance available!