- The family unit must be homeless as defined by HUD guidelines. - The primary applicant must be at least 18 years old and either pregnant or have primary guardianship/custody of one or more dependent children ages 17 or younger. - All qualified households whose income at the time of initial occupancy does not exceed 50% or greater of the statewide or area median household income as determined by HUD and adjusted for families of five or more. - Extended family members residing with the family prior to application for shelter at Village of Hope will be included in the definition of the "family unit". - The applicant must not be currently abusing alcohol or drugs. - The applicant must be on stable psychiatric medications and prescribed medications for medical conditions and be willing to take them as prescribed. - The applicant's criminal history will be reviewed on an individual basis. Certain offenses may result in denial of admission. These may include sexual offenses requiring the tenant to register with local officials, violent crimes against persons or property, assault, arson or destruction of property. - The applicant must not pose a risk of serious harm to self or others. - The applicant must express a definite and informed desire to enter the emergency shelter program, including actively participating in a housing search and case management program. - The applicant must be willing to accept group living including: - A tolerance and respect for other shelter residents and staff - A willingness to adhere to shelter rules - A willingness to fully participate in maintaining the shelter and sharing cleaning and maintenance duties - If applicant is eligible for Group Residential Housing - GRH, the applicant must be willing to assist Village of Hope in verifying the requirements including documentation of: - Disability and/or chemical dependency - Income and/or asset verification confirming applicant fits the requirements of the program.

Application/Registration Form, Proof of Household Income, Social Security Card/number

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