Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa

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
    • Carlton County
    • St. Louis County
  • Specialization
    • Homeless
    • Native American Community
    • 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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Serves singles and families

Location

927 Trettel Ln, Cloquet, MN, 55720

Area Served

Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Reservation

Phone Numbers

  • Primary Contact for this program: 218-626-3630
  • Main: 218-879-1227
  • Toll free: 888-888-6007
  • Crisis Line: 218-348-1817

Email

valeriewhitebird@fdlrez.com

Websites

Other Services at this Location

  • Apply for Waiver Programs Accepts applications for Medical Assistance/Medicaid waiver programs
  • Child and Teen Checkups (C&TC) Coordinators connect individuals to well-child care and screenings for eligible newborns, children and young adults
  • Children's Therapeutic Services and Supports (CTSS) Flexible range of mental health and rehabilitation services for children and youth with emotional disturbance or co-occurring substance use disorders
  • Clinic Medical office that provides non-emergency care
  • Dental Clinic Office that provides professional care of teeth and gums
  • Domestic Violence Support Services Support program focusing on domestic abuse of individuals by their spouses or partners
  • Doula Support A non-medical person who provides continuous physical, emotional, and informational support before, during and after childbirth.
  • Early Childhood Mental Health Services Mental health services for young children and their families
  • Families First Short term, intensive, in home crisis intervention for families and education services to preserve Indian families and avoid children being placed out of the home
  • Family Home Visiting Expectant parents and parents or caregivers of young children can receive in-home support including education on pregnancy topics, parenting skills and connections to community resources.
  • Food Shelf Food support is available to people in need
  • Mental Health Mobile Crisis Response Services Offers immediate emotional support by a trained counselor to help with problems such as depression, panic, anxiety, delusions, or other mood or behavior disorders. Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and serves all ages.
  • Transportation Program that provides rides for people in the community
  • Tribal Health and Human Services Health and human services administered by tribal governments.
  • Weatherization Assistance Program Helps low-income homeowners and renters to reduce energy costs
  • WIC - Supplemental Nutrition Program A nutrition and breastfeeding program that helps young families eat well and be healthy. Learn about nutrition during pregnancy and feeding your baby and young children; meet breastfeeding goals; and buy healthy food using your WIC card.

Last Update

11/22/2024