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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Individual Shelters

Population Served

  • "Unaccompanied" individuals
  • Men and women are sheltered separately
  • Only shelter resource for couples without children- the couple will need to split up

 

Services Provided

    • Most are dormitory style facilities with limited services
    • Most require people to leave during the day.

Funding

    • Department of Transitional Assistance
    • Federal McKinney money
    • Donations
    • Grants.

     

Eligibility Requirements
 
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