Program Details
Merrick Community Services
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
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Area Served by County
- Ramsey County
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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
1669 Arcade St, Ste 4, St. Paul, MN, 55106
Area Served
East side of St. Paul (35E to Century; Larpenteur to county line)
Phone Numbers
- Primary Contact for this program: 651-771-8821
- Main: 651-771-9339
Websites
Other Services at this Location
- Food Shelf Food support is available to people in need
- Housing Stabilization Services (HSS) Medical Assistance benefit to help people with disabilities and seniors find and keep housing
- Parenting Support Education and support for parents, or soon to be parents
Last Update
12/12/2024