How to Get Help

Are you Experiencing Homelessness

Family Shelter Eligibility Requirements

Frequently Asked Questions about Shelter for Families with Children

When Families are Denied Shelter

General Info

Types of Shelter

State Funded Prevention Programs

Myth Vs. Reality

Overview of Individual Homelessness

Overview of Family Homelessness

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Are you Experiencing Homelessness?

If you are currently experiencing homelessness we are here to help. To best serve you, please read each of the descriptions below and click on the situation that most closely matches your own.

Family Homelessness-
If a household with at least one child under the age of 21 is experiencing homelessness they may be eligible for placement in a family shelter. Also, if a woman is pregnant she may also be eligible for family shelter.


Individual Homelessness-
Individuals or households without children under the age of 21 who are experiencing homelessness may be eligible for placement in an individual shelter.


Domestic Violence Situation

If a woman is fleeing domestic violence, she should be referred to the nearest battered women's shelter.

 
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