Community Action Partnership of Ramsey & Washington Counties

Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP)

Short-term help for low-income families, youth and single adults who are homeless or are about to become homeless

Description

The Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) helps low-income families with or without children, unaccompanied youth and single adults who are homeless or are about to become homeless.

Resources and money help with:

  • Preventing homelessness
  • Getting back into housing right away
  • Staying in housing

Assistance usually takes the form of short-term help with rent. It may also help with utility costs. Payments may help to prevent foreclosure or eviction.

Features

  • Area Served by County
    • Ramsey County
    • Washington County
  • Organization Type
    • Community Action Partnership
  • Specialization
    • Homeless
    • People with low income

Eligibility

Recipients are Minnesota households at or below 200% Federal Poverty Guidelines and the household must be experiencing a housing crisis and a need for assistance.

Housing assistance and services may vary by region or agency. There are FHPAP programs in all Minnesota counties and the following Tribal Nations: Bois Forte Band of Chippewa, Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe, Lower Sioux Indian Community, Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe, Red Lake Nation, Upper Sioux Community, White Earth Nation.

Additional eligibility criteria may apply.

Location

450 Syndicate St N, Ste 35, St. Paul, MN, 55104

Area Served

Most programs serve Ramsey and Washington counties.  Service area may be dependent on program.

Phone Numbers

  • Primary Contact for this program: 651-645-6445
  • Main: 651-603-5977

Email

info@caprw.org

Websites

Other Services at this Location

  • Car Ownership Program Helps employed people purchase a car through a low interest loan
  • Community Action Agency Provides programs and services that help individuals and families with low incomes.
  • Early Head Start Program that serves infants and toddlers under the age of 3, and expectant families. Provides intensive, comprehensive child development and family support services to low-income infants and toddlers and their families and pregnant women
  • Financial Management Education Classes, workshops and information about money management
  • Head Start Program that supports children's growth from ages 3 - 5 through services that support early learning and development, health, and family well-being.
  • Job Training Learn how to do the tasks for a type of job
  • Transitional Housing Time-limited housing and support services for individuals and/or families
  • Weatherization Assistance Program Helps low-income homeowners and renters to reduce energy costs

Last Update

11/22/2024