Program Details
Community Action Partnership of Scott, Carver and Dakota Counties
Scott County Office
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.
Supportive services and financial assistance with:
- Rent deposits
- Rent payments
- Utility payments
Funds are limited and may not be available for all households.
Features
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Area Served by County
- Scott County
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Organization Type
- Community Action Partnership
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Specialization
- Homeless
- People with low income
Eligibility
Minnesota household income 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.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Serves singles, adults, and families
Location
738 1st Ave E, Shakopee, MN, 55379
Area Served
Scott County
Phone Numbers
- Primary Contact for this program: 952-496-2125
Websites
- Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP)
- Community Action Partnership of Scott, Carver and Dakota Counties
Other Locations
- Carver County Office 110 W 2nd St, Chaska, MN, 55318
- Dakota County Office 2496 145th St W, Rosemount, MN, 55068
Other Services at this Location
- Community Action Agency Provides programs and services that help individuals and families with low incomes.
- Crisis Nursery Short-term child care for families going through a crisis or stressful situation
- 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
- Emergency Shelter Provides a temporary place to stay for people that do not have housing
- Energy Assistance Program Helps renters and homeowners pay their home heating bills and may also assist homeowners to fix or replace their broken furnace
- Food Shelf Food support is available to people in need
- Help Paying for Basic Needs Short term help for basic needs like food, shelter and transportation
- Public Health Clinic Public health departments offer screenings, health education and wellness services
Last Update
5/26/2026