Those who receive Cash Assistance, Food. Stamps or TPEP benefits and who are 16 years of age and older are required to participate in an employment and training.Emergency Housing and Utilities Assistance​. To apply for assistance, visit our Application Portal at phoenix. DES must accept your application. Fill out as much of the application as you can. To submit it, you must enter your name and address (if you have one), and sign the form. My employer straight up said they won't do it and they've done all they can.