Comprehensive Case Management

Family Resource Coordinators (FSCA) help participants in developing their goals and carrying out specific steps towards achieving economic family stability and self sufficiency. The Program helps low-income households residing in subsidized and transitional housing.

For information contact:

Alexandra Perella
Family Resource Coordinator
(302) 655-7338 ext. 221
aperella@thelatincenter.org

or

Lydia Santiago
Family Resource Coordinator
(302) 655-7338 ext. 223
lsantiago@thelatincenter.org

Eligibility: Low income Individuals living in subsidized or transitional housing

Meeting Basic Needs Case Management

We offer both short and long-term case management services to assist families with problem solving. Client obtains ongoing support until he/she completes a work plan developed at the time of his/her intake.
Those clients who need specialized services are referred to appropriate programs.

For information contact:

Olga Jiménez
Case Manager/Community Worker
(302) 655-7338 ext. 235
ojimenez@thelatincenter.org

or

Maria Ortiz
Case Manager/Community Worker
(302) 655-7338 ext. 222
lsantiago@thelatincenter.org

or

Jacqueline Polanco
Case Manager/Community Worker
(302) 295-2160 ext. 2165
jpolanco@thelatincenter.org

Eligibility: Walk-in and/or by appointment
Fees: Varies depending on service

Translation / Interpretation Services

We contract with the state and private agencies to offer interpretation and translation services for non-English speaking individuals in order to enable clients to access services to which they are entitled.  

For information contact:

Gela Petrucelli
Program Director
(302) 655-7338 ext. 224
gpetrucelli@thelatincenter.org

Eligibility: based on contracts
Fees: Varies depending on service

Emergency Food Closet

Serves Hispanics in New Castle County and the Hilltop community at large in need of emergency food.

For information contact:

Olga Jiménez
(302) 655-7338 ext. 235
ojimenez@thelatincenter.org

or

Maria Ortiz
(302) 655-7338 ext. 222
lsantiago@thelatincenter.org

Eligibility: Referral required
Hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1:00 – 4:00 PM

Crisis Alleviation and Intervention

Combined efforts will be coordinated with other agencies in order to effectively assist clients in emergency situations.  Crisis relief funds will be granted according to family needs and availability of funds. 

For information contact:

Gela Petrucelli
Program Director
(302) 655-7338 ext. 224
gpetrucelli@thelatincenter.org

or

Alexandra Perella
Case Management Supervisor
(302) 655-7338 ext. 221
aperella@thelatincenter.org.