Better Family Life, Inc.

Address

5415 Page Boulevard
Saint Louis, MO 63112

(314) 367-3440

www.betterfamilylife.org/

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

mking-connor@betterfamilylife.org

Agency Email

Danielle Bush

Senior Director of Clinical and Wellness Services

(314) 367-3440 x717

danielle.bush@betterfamilylife.org

Darlene Henderson

Housing Director

(314) 367-3440

dhenderson@betterfamilylife.org

Darryl Grimes

Chief Executive Officer

(314) 367-3440 x101

dggrimes@betterfamilylife.org

Melody Nelson

Assistant to Vice President of Youth Department

(314) 367-3440

mnelson@betterfamilylife.org

Teka McDonald

Executive Secretary

(314) 367-3440 x102

teka.mcdonald@betterfamilylife.org

Terrance Cauley

Senior Director of Youth, Family and Clinical Services

(314) 367-3440 x718

tcauley@betterfamilylife.org

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

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

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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

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

  • 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

        If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

      • Illinois
        • Madison County
          • Saint Clair County
          • Missouri
            • Jefferson County
              • Saint Charles County
                • Saint Louis County
                  • Saint Louis City 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

                    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                  • Missouri
                    • Jefferson County
                      • Saint Charles County
                        • Saint Louis County
                          • Saint Louis City 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

                            If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                          • Illinois
                            • Madison County
                              • Saint Clair County
                              • Missouri
                                • Saint Louis County
                                  • Saint Louis City 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

                                    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                                  • Illinois
                                    • Madison County
                                      • Saint Clair County
                                      • Missouri
                                        • Jefferson County
                                          • Saint Charles County
                                            • Saint Louis County
                                              • Saint Louis City 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

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                                              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

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                                              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

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                                              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

                                                If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                                              • Missouri
                                                • Jefferson County
                                                  • Saint Charles County
                                                    • Saint Louis County
                                                      • Saint Louis City County
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