Program Details
United Community Action Partnership
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.
Additional Information
Case managers can aid in the search for affordable housing, connect people to employment resources, and work with the individual or family on creating a plan for long-term housing stability.
Features
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Area Served by County
- Kandiyohi County
- McLeod County
- Meeker County
- Renville County
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Organization Type
- Community Action Partnership
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Specialization
- Family
- 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.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Serves families, youth and singles
Primarily serves Cottonwood, Jackson, Lincoln, Lyon, Redwood, Kandiyohi, Renville, Meeker and McLeod counties. Eligibility differs for each program and all assistance is subject to availability of funding.
Location
200 4th St SW, Willmar, MN, 56201
Area Served
Kandiyohi, McCleod, Meeker and Renville counties
Phone Numbers
- Primary Contact for this program: 320-235-0850
roberta.depoppe@unitedcapmn.org
Websites
Other Locations
- Olivia Office 1635 W Lincoln Ave, Olivia, MN, 56277
- Litchfield Office and Threads of Hope 120 N Sibley Ave, Litchfield, MN, 55355
- Hutchinson Office 904 Highway 15 S, Hutchinson, MN, 55350
- Redwood Falls Office 164 E 2nd St, Redwood Falls, MN, 56283
- United CAP - Morton 39512 Reservation Highway 1, Morton, MN, 56270
- United CAP - Glencoe 719 13th St E, Glencoe, MN, 55336
- Marshall Corporate Office 1400 S Saratoga St, Marshall, MN, 56258
- Jackson Office 115 South Hwy, Jackson, MN, 56143
- Worthington Office 1039 Oxford St, Worthington, MN, 56187
- United CAP - Luverne 101 W Maple St, Luverne, MN, 56156
Other Services at this Location
- Early Learning Scholarship Scholarships for families to help pay for early childhood programs
- 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
- Financial Management Education Classes, workshops and information about money management
- Free or Low-Cost Cars - Helping People Get There Eligible people can receive free or low cost cars
- Help Paying for Basic Needs Short term help for basic needs like food, shelter and transportation
- Weatherization Assistance Program Helps low-income homeowners and renters to reduce energy costs
Last Update
10/2/2024