Program Details
YMCA of the North
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
Offers outreach, referral, homelessness prevention, one-time rental assistance, find host families, assist with transitioning from homelessness.
Features
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Area Served by County
- Anoka County
- Dakota County
- Hennepin County
- Ramsey County
- Washington 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.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Serves single youth and youth families
Location
Call for Location
Area Served
Most programs serve the Twin Cities Metro area. Service area may be dependent on program
Phone Numbers
- Primary Contact for this program: 763-493-3052
Websites
Other Services at this Location
- Transitional Housing - Youth Time-limited housing and support services for individuals and/or families
Last Update
8/23/2024