Drop-in center provides a place where youth who are at risk or currently experiencing homelessness can get help with basic needs (food, clothing, showers, laundry, etc.) and connect with case management for longer-term services, such as housing. Services may include: - Assistance with benefits and public assistance applications - Hygiene kits and other basic needs - Laundry and showers - Meals - Referrals and access to shelter and housing - Transportation assistance - Use of phone number and mailing address for job applications ?Dakota County Coordinated Entry: The Link is the provider of coordinated entry for Dakota County. Staff is housed within CORE to work in partnership with the county on coordinated entry. Mobile assessments for housing and ongoing support throughout the coordinated entry process are provided.

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

Provides services for single adults and families who are in need: - Emergency Shelter: There is a waiting list. Limited funds for a hotel stay due to extreme heat and cold weather-related conditions for Carver, Dakota, and Scott county. - Housing Related Coordinated Entry: Provides housing intake and assessment for single adults over the age of 25, and families residing in Carver and Scott counties who are homeless or at risk of losing their housing. Single adults and families in Dakota county should call Dakota County's Housing Resource Line. - Permanent Supportive Housing: Provides a CAP-owned rental unit for homeless individuals and families with disabilities in Carver, Dakota, and Scott counties

Provides Coordinated Entry System Assessments for youth in the Suburban Metro Area Continuum of Care (SMAC) that includes the counties of Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Scott, and Washington; and Ramsey.

Provides case management, coordinated entry assessments, rent payment assistance, and housing search assistance Note: Funding comes from a variety of sources including the Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program - FHPAP as well as others.

Families (up to 4 families with 14 people) can access emergency shelter for 30-90 days, receive case management services and access resources to secure permanent housing. Interfaith Hospitality Network consists of volunteers from 49 faith communities who provide evening hospitality, meals and overnight supervision to families. Host churches host families for a week at a time. Pets with a Promise: Pets that are a part of families receiving shelter, receive boarding, vaccinations, veterinary care, pet supplies and transportation related to boarding or fostering Housing Related Coordinated Entry Navigator helps participants experiencing homelessness gather documentation support by establishing homeless history, disability documentation, income and other necessary verification in an effort to obtain stable housing

Provides Coordinated Entry assessments and diversion strategies to unaccompanied youth (24 years and under) to rapidly resolve housing crisis. Services may include short-term, goal-oriented life coaching, direct financial assistance, and resource and system navigation focused on helping young adults self-resolve the housing crisis prior to entering shelter, and to accelerate exit from homelessness if youth does enter shelter.

Provides a homeless shelter that serves men, women, and families. The shelter consists of four dorm rooms, up to three women's spaces, and up to four family spaces. Services also include: - Service staff working one-on-one with clients to identify needs and make referrals to community resources - Housing resources and coordinated entry assessments - Limited crisis help for gas or personal needs

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.

- Staff may assist with information for housing options and emergency shelter resources. Staff do not provide homeless motel vouchers. - Coordinated entry assessment for families and single adults ages 25 and older experiencing or at risk of homelessness - Street outreach provided to support individuals who are experiencing homelessness and living outside NOTE: People seeking temporary care for their pets must already be enrolled in a housing support program through Washington County's Homeless Outreach Services Team to see if their pet can be sheltered by referral.

Provides Coordinated Entry System Assessments for youth in the Suburban Metro Area Continuum of Care (SMAC) that includes the counties of Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Scott, and Washington; and Ramsey.

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.

- Staff may assist with information for housing options and emergency shelter resources. Staff do not provide homeless motel vouchers. - Coordinated entry assessment for families and single adults ages 25 and older experiencing or at risk of homelessness - Street outreach provided to support individuals who are experiencing homelessness and living outside NOTE: People seeking temporary care for their pets must already be enrolled in a housing support program through Washington County's Homeless Outreach Services Team to see if their pet can be sheltered by referral.

An access point providing coordinated entry assessments to single adults and families with children who are low-income and meet eligibility requirements by county area

Provides emergency shelter and rapid exit case management services for area families facing homelessness

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.

Provides Coordinated Entry System Assessments for youth in the Suburban Metro Area Continuum of Care (SMAC) that includes the counties of Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Scott, and Washington; and Ramsey.

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 Coordinated Entry assessments and diversion strategies to unaccompanied youth (24 years and under) to rapidly resolve housing crisis. Services may include short-term, goal-oriented life coaching, direct financial assistance, and resource and system navigation focused on helping young adults self-resolve the housing crisis prior to entering shelter, and to accelerate exit from homelessness if youth does enter shelter.

Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program - FHPAP provides: - Coordinated entry program intake - Direct financial services for persons needing help maintaining existing housing or to re-home themselves including: - First month's rent to move into an apartment - Mortgage (to prevent foreclosure) - Rent (to prevent eviction) - Security deposit to move into an apartment - Utility bill (to prevent disconnection) - Minimal financial assistance is available for: - Childcare - Food - Transportation - Work clothing

An access point providing coordinated entry assessments to single adults and families with children who are low-income and meet eligibility requirements by county area

A central intake for homeless families within Ramsey County that provides homeless or at-risk of homeless assessments, information and connect FHPAP- eligible households to applicable resources. Families in need of emergency shelter should call United Way 211 to gain access area shelters. To gain entry into supportive housing, families in a shelter will work with a housing assessor to determine eligibility. Families living in shelters that CAHS does not fill (such as Sharing and Caring Hands, Domestic Violence Shelters, or Naomi Family Residence's Housing Plus Program) should contact CAHS to determine if they are eligible for a housing assessment. Availability in shelters is usually limited. Families will be placed on a waiting list if nothing is available.

Provides a safe, non-judgmental drop-in center for youth experiencing homelessness. Offers basic needs including: - Computer and internet access available - Food shelf - Hot dinner - Hot private shower - Free laundry facilities - Lockers for storage - Personal hygiene items Helps youth figure out their next steps by providing case management services, resources to stable housing, and government programs. Other services include: - Health and wellness services. An onsite clinic is available to be connected to a MNsure Navigator about options for insurance. - Family reunification - Learning independent living skills - Meeting Christian-based spiritual needs via TreeHouse after hours - Obtaining birth certificates, photo IDs, and other documents - Securing housing (short-term shelter and long-term options). The agency is an access point for Coordinated Entry Assessment. Staff helps youth search for affordable housing options, fill out housing applications, cover expenses associated with securing an apartment or housing, apply for financial assistance with rent and bills, find shelters in Anoka and Hennepin counties, connect youth to "Communities Host Home" of Anoka County (partnership with YMCA), and refer youth to transitional living programs. HOPE Place transitional housing program provides housing for 12 young people (ages 18 - 25) for an average of 12-24 months. - Searching for jobs (including finding employment for youth with a criminal background), filling out job applications, building resumes and cover letters, connecting youth with partner agencies to find employment opportunities, providing work-appropriate clothing, and finding transportation to get to a job - Supporting new moms through the New Moms Program

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