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Provides Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) services and is accessible to individuals who are facing a housing crisis, are homeless, or are at risk of imminent homelessness. Services include: - Prevention Services: Temporary financial assistance and/or supportive services to help people remain in their current housing situation, relocate, or divert them from entering the homeless system. Financial assistance is provided for rental assistance, mortgage assistance, and utility payment assistance. - Street Outreach: Link individuals who are homeless to available resources such as shelter, housing, and/or critical health and supportive services - Rapid-Rehousing: Assist households to quickly exit homelessness and return to permanent housing. Provides short-to medium-term rental assistance and supportive services such as case management and housing navigation.

Primary location for youth under age 25 who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless to obtain safe and affordable housing; conducts assessments through Saint Louis County's Coordinated Entry system in order to place youth on the community-wide waiting list. Provides emergency financial assistance (emergency rental assistance) for eligible homeless youth and young families, and advocacy with landlords and utility companies as necessary. 30+ units of supportive housing for youth ages 18-24: - 2001 Apartments - Gateway Tower - Scattered site housing units NOTE: Homeless youth and young adults ages 18 - 24 years must get a pre-screen through United Way 211 to access this program. The pre-screen information is provided to Saint Louis County Housing Assessment Team - SLCHAT.

Provides free and confidential services to those affected by domestic violence, sexual violence, human trafficking/exploitation, and high-risk youth in Lincoln, Lyon, Redwood, and Yellow Medicine counties. Confidential services: - Accompaniment to court - Assistance with petitioning for an Order for Protection or Harassment Restraining Order - Community education - Crisis line - Emergency transportation, and/or assistance - Information, referrals, and resources - Temporary emergency safe housing - Systems coordination - Support group - Youth Programs: Provides youth the ability to teach and learn from their peers about confidence, communication, safety, and life skills. Emergency assistance includes, but is not limited to, the following expenses: - Crime Scene cleanup - Grant funds are used to meet crime victims' emergency needs when available - Purchase and installation of necessary home security devices - Reimbursement of towing and storage fees incurred due to impoundment of a recovered stolen vehicle - Replacement of necessary property that was lost, damaged or stolen as a result of a crime - Transportation to locations related to the victim's needs as a victim, such as medical and criminal justice facilities - Victim reimbursement for reasonable travel and living expenses incurred due to a change in venue Victims of crime have also received funding through the program for items such as repairing a broken door, installing new locks, and replacing clothing or bedding taken as evidence. Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program - FHPAP may be available through pre-screening.

Provides homeless prevention program services such as: - Prevention Services: Temporary financial assistance and/or supportive services to help people remain in their current housing situation, relocate, or divert them from entering the homeless system. Financial assistance is provided for past due rent or for one-time housing funds to help individuals maintain or obtain housing. - Rapid-Rehousing: Assist households to quickly exit homelessness and return to permanent housing. Provides one-time rental assistance and supportive services such as case management and housing navigation.

NOTE: Application is open for this program ??? Funds may be available to prevent homelessness. Single adults and families who are past due on their ?housing expenses and need financial assistance to cover a damage deposit, first month's rent, or keep their current housing can apply. ??If a resident of Carver and Scott County and seeking assistance, call 211.

Coordinated Entry Services (CES): The Housing Advocacy Services Department participates in the Southeast Minnesota River Valleys Continuum of Care Coordinated Entry Services (CES) for housing and support services for households experiencing homelessness Prevention Assistance: When funding is available, individuals and families will be referred to the Housing Advocacy Department for follow up on Prevention Assistance. Funds will vary on a monthly basis. The Prevention Assistance fund assists families and individuals facing eviction with back-rent financial assistance and landlord-tenant negotiation assistance. Case management includes services such as transportation assistance, information/referral, and landlord tenant law training with the goal of achieving housing stability moving forward. Rapid Re-Housing (RRH): Provides short-term rent assistance and/or deposit for individuals and families with children who are homeless to get into permanent affordable housing where the participant is the leaseholder and chooses their own apartment according to their needs. RRH includes case management services such as life skills training, transportation assistance, information/referral, landlord tenant law training, and utility assistance for up to six months with the goal of obtaining and subsequently maintaining stable housing. Households will be assessed and prioritized using the Coordinated Entry System. Long-Term Assistance: The Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) Program provides high-barrier households experiencing homelessness with affordable rental housing and supportive services that assist participants with maintaining housing stability, improving overall wellness, engaging in the community and leading successful lives. PSH targets households that need intensive case management services due to challenges such as significant and persistent mental health issues and chemical dependency. Households will be assessed and prioritized using the Coordinated Entry System. Note: Funding comes from a variety of sources including the Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program - FHPAP and others.

NOTE: Application is open for this program. Funds may be available to prevent homelessness for youth who need financial assistance with a rent deposit, first month's rent, past due rent; or who are at risk of being disconnected from their utilities.

Provides short-term help for low-income households who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness. Direct financial assistance may include foreclosure payments, rent payments, rent subsidies, security deposits, first month's rent, utility payments, or other assistance to prevent eviction. Minimal assistance is also available for food, child care, transportation, and work clothing and supplies. The purpose of these programs is to stabilize families in their home or re-house families that are homeless.

Offers person-centered support services to individuals living with a disability or mental health condition. Services provided: - Case management to assess gaps in services to develop a goal plan to resolve the individual's housing crisis and prevent them from becoming homeless - Develop life skills including self-sufficiency planning, establish independence, and housing skills - Help individuals secure and maintain stable housing. Services include house searching, application assistance, budgeting, landlord communication, and ongoing stability planning. - Meeting with staff for information about housing resources for rapid re-housing, transitional housing, permanent supportive housing, and eligibility. Provides referrals and resources to programs as needed.

Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) can be utilized for rent, deposits, and utilities to support households to obtain stability who have experienced a crisis that led to risk of homelessness. Financial assistance may cover a one-time payment to cover late rent, rental application fees, late mortgage, rent deposits, first month's rent, utilities, transportation assistance, vital documents, moving expenses, furniture, household supplies, and work clothing. Case management follow-up services available for 1 - 12 months. Services includes financial management and budgeting; life skills such as household cleaning, cooking, etc.; employment training and support; mental health and substance use services; referrals to resources, including but not limited to, cash and non-cash benefits, legal aid, childcare, mental health/chemical health, employment, and financial assistance; tenant education; housing search and placement (if moving); landlord mediation; education and engagement; family crisis/conflict mediation; legal assistance-escrow, habitability, expungement, and outstanding warrants; and established services/partnerships for immigrant populations.

Provides emergency rental assistance with goal-oriented case management to address the immediate housing crisis, prevent homelessness, and promote long-term housing stability by addressing barriers related to homelessness. Supportive services may include goal setting and stability planning, budgeting support, employment search, transportation assistance, childcare and benefits navigation, help identifying healthcare providers, and much more. Provides rapid re-housing services where members of the community open their homes to host a youth or young adult in Anoka County who are experiencing homelessness. Provides case management services to help facilitate transitions, minimize barriers, and help youth and young adults set and achieve their goals.

MFIP brings employers' needs for workers and the needs of people on welfare for work together. By working closely together, employers, schools and government can ready people on welfare for existing jobs, help those now in the workforce gain new skills and prepare future workers for tomorrow's jobs.

Services provided: - Advocacy with landlords - Eviction prevention and referrals to relevant agencies for those facing eviction or a utility shut-off - Helps with the Energy Assistance Program application. May provide financial assistance for utility as a last resort. - Long-term supportive housing - Navigation of housing resources

- Helps people find affordable housing, connects people to job resources, and works with people on a plan to be in stable housing long-term - Often able to assist with past-due rent or mortgage, first month's rent and deposit for homeless individuals and families, application assistance, transportation assistance, and more - Funding comes from a variety of sources including the Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program - FHPAP as well as others.

Eviction Prevention Program: - One-time rent payment to prevent eviction Transition Housing Program, Progress Program, and Hope Program (victims of domestic violence): - Ongoing case management support - Sliding scale fee rent subsidies for up to two years

Regional Coordinated Entry to Housing Programs agency The family development program provides services that help persons with emergencies and crises, self-sufficiency, shelter and housing, homeless services, and several special projects. Services may include: - Case management - Emergency housing - Foreclosure prevention assistance - Permanent supportive housing - Rent/deposit assistance - Transitional housing

Coordinated Entry Services (CES): The Housing Advocacy Services Department participates in the Southeast Minnesota River Valleys Continuum of Care Coordinated Entry Services (CES) for housing and support services for households experiencing homelessness Prevention Assistance: When funding is available, individuals and families will be referred to the Housing Advocacy Department for follow up on Prevention Assistance. Funds will vary on a monthly basis. The Prevention Assistance fund assists families and individuals facing eviction with back-rent financial assistance and landlord-tenant negotiation assistance. Case management includes services such as transportation assistance, information/referral, and landlord tenant law training with the goal of achieving housing stability moving forward. Rapid Re-Housing (RRH): Provides short-term rent assistance and/or deposit for individuals and families with children who are homeless to get into permanent affordable housing where the participant is the leaseholder and chooses their own apartment according to their needs. RRH includes case management services such as life skills training, transportation assistance, information/referral, landlord tenant law training, and utility assistance for up to six months with the goal of obtaining and subsequently maintaining stable housing. Households will be assessed and prioritized using the Coordinated Entry System. Long-Term Assistance: The Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) Program provides high-barrier households experiencing homelessness with affordable rental housing and supportive services that assist participants with maintaining housing stability, improving overall wellness, engaging in the community and leading successful lives. PSH targets households that need intensive case management services due to challenges such as significant and persistent mental health issues and chemical dependency. Households will be assessed and prioritized using the Coordinated Entry System. Note: Funding comes from a variety of sources including the Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program - FHPAP and others.

Services are victim-centered, which means individuals will guide their own process, make their own decisions, and have staff provide information, support, and referrals. Services include: - Advocacy: Assistance in obtaining Emergency Protective Orders, Permanent Restraining Orders, Stalking/Harassment Orders, Temporary Restraining Orders, housing, community services, and medical appointments - Confidentiality - Community education and professional training - Crisis line - Emergency Services: Transportation to medical facilities, law enforcement, safe housing, etc. - Individual and group support - Prevention and/or Rapid Rehousing: Services provided by the Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program - FHPAP - Safety planning

Housing Stabilization Service - Provides support to individuals and families in securing and maintaining safe, stable housing. Works closely with various providers and shelters to ensure that everyone has access to the housing resources. Housing Stabilization Support - Personalized Housing Plans: Collaborates with clients to develop tailored housing plans that address needs and goals - Ongoing Case Management: Continuous support to navigate housing challenges, including financial management, lease agreements, and landlord relations - Crisis Intervention: Immediate assistance during housing emergencies to prevent homelessness and ensure safety Connection with Providers and Shelters - Comprehensive Network: Partners with local shelters and housing providers to connect clients with available resources - Referral Services: Streamlined referrals to emergency shelters, transitional housing, and permanent supportive housing - Collaboration with Community Partners: Works with community organizations to maximize support and resources for clients Supportive Housing - Assists individuals experiencing homelessness by exploring housing options, access funding to obtain housing, and transition to housing 24-Hour Emergency Assistance - Provides on-call counseling and problem solving and/or immediate response for assistance at a person's home due to a health or personal emergency. NOTE: Program does not provide direct rental assistance. Only helps navigate resources to access funding.

- Helps people find affordable housing, connects people to job resources, and works with people on a plan to be in stable housing long-term - Often able to assist with past-due rent or mortgage, first month's rent and deposit for homeless individuals and families, application assistance, transportation assistance, and more - Funding comes from a variety of sources including the Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program - FHPAP as well as others.

Food shelf which can be used once in a 30-day period. Families receive food for three - five days. Hygiene items may be available as supplies last. Vouchers for clothing (adults and families), and bedding/linens. Provides Bridging referrals for individuals needing furniture. Transportation: Bus and gas cards are available for individuals who are experiencing homelessness and in a Coordinated Entry program or for individuals who are starting a job but haven't received their first paycheck yet. HeatShare, seasonal services, Family Camp, back to school program, seasonal programs Coordinated Entry assessments for adult families and singles 24 and older in Anoka County Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP): Funds are only available to individuals and families facing an eviction. Funding varies month to month and may not be available. NOTE: One phone line is set aside for this program. It stays open until there are more than 80 requests per week. Then it is closes until staff are caught up on intakes. When the intakes are caught up, the line is opened again. Individuals should try the phone number a few times throughout the week. If someone asks, let them know to keep checking Line 5 - it will open again soon. Rapid Rehousing: Provides services for people experiencing homelessness that have found housing. Street Outreach: Provides outreach services such as food and transportation for people experiencing homelessness.

- Helps people find affordable housing, connects people to job resources, and works with people on a plan to be in stable housing long-term - Often able to assist with past-due rent or mortgage, first month's rent and deposit for homeless individuals and families, application assistance, transportation assistance, and more - Funding comes from a variety of sources including the Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program - FHPAP as well as others.

Provides the following services: - Financial assistance with rent, utilities, rent and utilities arrears, transportation, basic needs, food, application fees, time-limited housing subsidies, emergency shelter, household necessities, etc. NOTE: Financial assistance may vary and is not guaranteed for every applicant. - Information and coordination related to public benefits, veterans' benefits, housing stability, employment, and legal issues - In-House Services: Housing stability case management, rental subsidies, legal, employment, justice-involved coordination, healthcare navigation, landlord engagement, outreach, documentation specialist, financial coaching, and free voluntary representative payee services

Provides the following services: - Financial assistance with rent, utilities, rent and utilities arrears, transportation, basic needs, food, application fees, time-limited housing subsidies, emergency shelter, household necessities, etc. NOTE: Financial assistance may vary and is not guaranteed for every applicant. - Information and coordination related to public benefits, veterans' benefits, housing stability, employment, and legal issues - In-House Services: Housing stability case management, rental subsidies, legal, employment, justice-involved coordination, healthcare navigation, landlord engagement, outreach, documentation specialist, financial coaching, and free voluntary representative payee services

Provides rapid rehousing, scattered site housing, and supportive housing services for youth in the Twin Cities experiencing homelessness. Units are located at Nicollet Square Apartments, Downtown View Apartments. Scattered site housing includes In Reach, Hearth, and Pathways.