Better Family Life, Inc.
Address
5415 Page Boulevard
Saint Louis, MO 63112
(314) 367-3440
AKA:
Bfl
Description:
Works to establish social, cultural, artistic, youth, economic, housing and educational programs that help to promote positive and innovative changes within the metropolitan St. Louis and East St. Louis communities. Services include Housing Down Payment Loans/Grants, Homebuyer/Home Purchase Counseling, Mortgage Delinquency and Default Counseling, COVID-19 Diagnostic Tests, General Crisis Intervention Hotlines, Individual Development Accounts, Post Disaster Crisis Counseling, and Volunteer Program Development/Implementation Support.
ALSO KNOWN AS
BFL
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
No
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
August 29, 2023
Employer ID:
431346617
Year Incorporated:
1983
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
5415 Page Boulevard
Saint Louis, MO 63112
Contacts
Marquette King-Connor
Primary Contact
Vice President of Youth, Family, and Clinical Services
(314) 454-0622 x714
Agency Email
(314) 367-3440
Danielle Bush
Senior Director of Clinical and Wellness Services
(314) 367-3440 x717
Darlene Henderson
Darryl Grimes
Melody Nelson
Teka McDonald
Terrance Cauley
Senior Director of Youth, Family and Clinical Services
(314) 367-3440 x718
Phone Numbers
Main
(314) 367-3440
Department of Housing and Asset Development
(314) 669-9401
National Suicide Hotline 3 Digit Dialing
988
Legal Status:
Non-Profit
Services
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Description
Mobile medical unit serving as a COVID19 Testing site for individuals with COVID19 symptoms.
Hours
Tuesday, May 5, 2020 from 9:00am to 2:00pm
Required Documents
No Documentation Required
Eligibility
Individuals with COVID19 symptoms
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
- Come In Person For Service - No Referral, No Appointment
Languages
English
Service Area
No Restrctions
Geography Served
None
Description
Provides counseling and mentoring by telephone (telehealth) for individuals experiencing a crisis during COVID19 pandemic.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 5:00pm
Required Documents
No Documentation Required
Eligibility
No Restrictions
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call For Service
Languages
English
Service Area
- Illinois State - Missouri State
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Missouri
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Description
Home Buyer Education: An eight-hour HUD certified curriculum that provides information about the total home buying process and how to avoid predatory lending practices.
Hours
First Saturday of each month and are approximately three hours
Required Documents
Call For Details
Eligibility
No Restrictions
Fees
Fees Apply - call for details
Intake Procedure
Call To Apply
Languages
English
Service Area
- St. Louis City/County, Jefferson and St. Charles Counties in Missouri - Madison and St. Clair Counties in Illinois
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Madison County
- Saint Clair County
- Madison County
- Missouri
- Jefferson County
- Saint Charles County
- Saint Louis County
- Saint Louis City County
- Jefferson County
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Description
Department of Housing and Asset Development: Down Payment Assistance: Residents who live in St. Louis City/County are eligible to receive up to $3,000 in grant money to pay for their down payment or closing cost on their first home. In addition, residents who live in Jefferson County, O'Fallon and Wentzville are eligible to receive up to $1,000 in grant money to pay for their down payment or closing cost on the first home.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:30am to 5:00pm
Required Documents
Call For Details
Eligibility
- Clients must be able to receive a market rate loan - Must be a first-time home buyer - Must meet income guidelines
Fees
Call For Details
Intake Procedure
Call To Apply
Languages
English
Service Area
St. Louis City/County, Jefferson and St. Charles counties in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Jefferson County
- Saint Charles County
- Saint Louis County
- Saint Louis City County
- Jefferson County
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Description
Individual Development Account (IDA): Offers a 2:1 match on individual development accounts for residents in the Metropolitan St. Louis region and Southern Illinois. Accounts are restricted to home purchase, home repair, vehicle purchase, post secondary education and small business start up, there's a savings cap of $1,500.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 5:00pm
Required Documents
Call For Details
Eligibility
Call for details
Fees
Call For Details
Intake Procedure
Call To Apply
Languages
English
Service Area
- St. Louis City/County in Missouri - Madison and St. Clair counties in Illinois
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Madison County
- Saint Clair County
- Madison County
- Missouri
- Saint Louis County
- Saint Louis City County
- Saint Louis County
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Description
The Mortgage Assistance Program: A combination of financial assistance and financial literacy education to help prevent homeowners from going into foreclosure. Clients who qualify will work with agency mortgage counselor to determine the best solution for their situation.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 5:00pm
Required Documents
Call For Details
Eligibility
Homeowners
Fees
Call For Details
Intake Procedure
Call To Apply
Languages
English
Service Area
- St. Louis City/County, Jefferson and St. Charles Counties in Missouri - Madison and St. Clair Counties in Illinois
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Madison County
- Saint Clair County
- Madison County
- Missouri
- Jefferson County
- Saint Charles County
- Saint Louis County
- Saint Louis City County
- Jefferson County
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Description
Providing services to individuals impacted by the events in Ferguson, Missouri. Services offered at Canfield Green Apartment Complex, 2974 Copper Creek Road, St. Louis, MO 63136
Hours
Wednesday, August 13, 2014 - 1:00pm
Required Documents
No Documentation Required
Eligibility
Individuals impacted by the events in Ferguson, Missouri
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Come In Person For Service
Languages
English
Service Area
St. Louis County in Missouri
Geography Served
None
Description
S.A.F.E Passage Summer Camp - eight weeks of educational activities, dance and drama, field trips, arts and crafts, sports, swimming and more.
Hours
- Monday, June 3, 2024 - Friday, July 26, 2024 - Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 5:00pm
Required Documents
- Parent Photo ID - Insurance if applicable - Immunization form - Birth Certificate for verification of birth date
Eligibility
Ages 17 years older and under
Fees
Call For Details
Intake Procedure
Call To Apply
Languages
English
Service Area
St. Louis City/County in Missouri
Geography Served
None
Description
Provides hot, nutritious meals to children age 18 years and under.
Hours
- Monday, June 3, 2024 - Friday, July 26, 2024 - Mon-Fri - 9:00am to 10:00am and 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Required Documents
No Documentation Required
Eligibility
Ages 18 years older and under
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Come In Person For Service
Languages
English
Service Area
St. Louis City/County in Missouri
Geography Served
None
Description
Offers volunteer program development and implementation support opportunities at this agency.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 5:00pm
Required Documents
Call For Details
Eligibility
Must be at least age 16 years and older to volunteer
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call To Apply
Languages
English
Service Area
St. Louis City/County, Jefferson and St. Charles counties in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Jefferson County
- Saint Charles County
- Saint Louis County
- Saint Louis City County
- Jefferson County
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