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Dakota County Community Services Division

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

Specialization
- Homeless

Eligibility

Recipients are 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 six of the northern tribal nations including Red Lake, White Earth, Fond Du Lac, Bois Forte, Mille Lacs and Leech Lake.

Additional eligibility criteria may apply.

Location

1 Mendota Rd W, West St. Paul, MN, 55118

Area Served

Dakota County

Phone Numbers

Primary Contact for this program: 651-554-5751
Main: 651-554-6600
Alternate: 651-554-5611
Public Health: 651-554-6100

Email

housingcrisis@co.dakota.mn.us

Business Hours

8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday

Websites

Other Services at this Location

Adult Mental Health Crisis Response Services Immediate help for people having urgent problems with depression, panic, anxiety, delusions, or other mood or behavior disorders
Apply for Waiver Programs Accepts applications for Medical Assistance/Medicaid waiver programs
Children's Mental Health Crisis Response Services (CRS) Professional help 24/7 for children or youth experiencing a mental health crisis to help the child be safe, stay in their home, and get connected to support
County Programs for Families Apply for county programs that provide financial assistance and supportive resources to families
County Programs for Food Support Apply for county programs that help pay for food
County Programs for Income Assistance Apply for county programs that help pay for basic needs
County Programs for People with Disabilities Apply for county programs that serve people with disabilities
Family Home Visiting Expectant parents, parents, or guardians of children five years old and younger can get in-home coaching with parenting skills and connections to community resources
Follow Along Program Program that helps to make sure children are learning and growing appropriately for their age
Housing Stabilization Services (HSS) Medical Assistance benefit to help people with disabilities and seniors find and keep housing
Parent Support Outreach Program (PSOP) A voluntary, early intervention service that focuses on helping expecting and parenting at-risk families thrive.
Public Health Clinic Public health departments offer screenings, health education and wellness services
Teen Parent Assistance Helps prepare young parents with classes or other educational programs and support

Last Update

2/6/2023