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
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Area Served by County
- Cottonwood County
- Jackson County
- Murray 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
115 South Hwy, Jackson, MN, 56143
Area Served
Jackson County and surrounding counties
Phone Numbers
- Primary Contact for this program: 507-847-2632
Websites
Other Locations
- Worthington Office 1039 Oxford St, Worthington, MN, 56187
- United CAP - Luverne 101 W Maple St, Luverne, MN, 56156
- United CAP - Morton 39512 Reservation Highway 1, Morton, MN, 56270
- Redwood Falls Office 164 E 2nd St, Redwood Falls, MN, 56283
- Marshall Corporate Office 1400 S Saratoga St, Marshall, MN, 56258
- Olivia Office 1635 W Lincoln Ave, Olivia, MN, 56277
- United CAP - Glencoe 719 13th St E, Glencoe, MN, 55336
- Hutchinson Office 904 Highway 15 S, Hutchinson, MN, 55350
- Willmar Office 200 4th St SW, Willmar, MN, 56201
- Litchfield Office and Threads of Hope 120 N Sibley Ave, Litchfield, MN, 55355
Other Services at this Location
- 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
- Foreclosure Prevention Assistance Program Access to community resources and financial assistance; debt management and repayment programs; financial counseling
- Head Start Program that supports children's growth from ages 3 - 5 through services that support early learning and development, health, and family well-being.
- Help Paying for Basic Needs Short term help for basic needs like food, shelter and transportation
- Home Repair Financial Assistance - Rehabilitation Loan Program Loans to eligible homeowners to increase the accessibility of their house or make needed fixes
- Transportation - Dial-a-Ride Program that provides rides for people in the community
- Weatherization Assistance Program Helps low-income homeowners and renters to reduce energy costs
Last Update
12/2/2024