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VETERANS FAMILY RENAISSANCE | FIFTH STREET RENAISSANCE/SARA CENTER

Provides supportive transitional and permanent housing for veterans experiencing homelessness. Apartments are available to qualify single female veterans, 1/2 parent veteran families, or veteran couples.

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SOBER HOUSE/HOMELESS SHELTER | DISCOVERY HOUSE, INC.

Program provides a safe, supportive Christian environment for homeless men and women from Northwest Iowa, Southern Minnesota, and surrounding states and those recovering from addiction. Residents (capacity of 14) receive counseling and daily living skills. Can stay for up to six months. Must remain sober while at the facility.

Residents are required to follow the guidelines of the house, attend 12 Step meetings, stay clean and sober, learn accountability through holding a job, weekly Christian counseling and attend Bible study. A group meal is provided once a week and participation in counseling and Bible study, and attendance at the house meal are all mandatory. Weekly church attendance and worship are also required.

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PROJECT FIRST | BLUE VALLEY COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP

Homeless families with children participate in a housing and supportive services project for up to 24 months.

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HOMELESS VETERANS PROGRAMS | VA CENTRAL IOWA HEALTH CARE

Offers a variety of services to address the full range of housing needs Veterans may have. Services include:

Prevention services such as Supportive Services for Veteran Families that keep Veterans from becoming homeless.

Residential services such as the Health Care for Homeless Veterans Contracted Residential Services or Grant and Per Diem programs provide temporary placement, in the form of emergency or transitional housing, for Veterans who need a place to stay right now.

Permanent housing services such as the Supportive Services for Veteran Families and HUD-VA Supportive Housing, or HUD-VASH, programs connect Veterans to affordable housing in their communities. These services come with either short or long-term rental subsidies, case management, and varying levels of wrap-around supportive services to ensure that Veterans have all the necessary resources to stay housed.

VA also has programs to assist Veterans in the criminal justice system with accessing VA services, help Veterans gain meaningful employment, or take care of their health needs through primary care tailored to the unique access barriers that Veterans experiencing homelessness face.

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TRANSITIONAL LIVING CENTER | BEAUTIFUL U MINISTRIES

Provides a family style home designed to empower single, unwed mothers through continued education, vocational & hands on experience. A combination of structured independence, skill training, and life coaching will provide a home for the homeless, and the opportunity to build a stable future for themselves and their children. The program will require moms to participate and complete parenting classes, nutrition, pre-postnatal care, living skills, financing, healthy coping & relationship skills, yoga & art therapy, counseling and bible study.

Each mom will be assigned a case manager who will help develop, design, and implement an individualized "life plan".

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TRANSITIONAL HOUSING | CONNECTION, THE

Transitional housing apartments for families, single men, and single women.

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TRANSITIONAL SHELTER AND RENT ASSISTANCE | SOUTHEAST NEBRASKA COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP, INC.

Transitional shelter for up to 24 months and assistance in finding permanent shelter. Rent assistance.

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HOUSING FAMILIES | BETHANY FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES

Rapid-Re-Housing program for chronically homeless families. Apartments in the Illinois Quad Cities available. Case managers are assigned to each family to help them obtain stable housing within the next two years.

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PC3 HOUSE | PHOENIX CENTER

Transitional housing available to individuals who are LGBTQ+ and experiencing homelessness. Provides up to 24 months of housing with case management and referral services.

If HIV+, see Billy's House program.

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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES | VOICES OF STEPHENSON COUNTY

Offers the following services for domestic violence victims and their families, advocacy related to medical, civil, and legal needs, 24-hour crisis hotline, counseling, emergency shelter, long term housing options, and safety planning.

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MARIA HOUSE | OPENING DOORS

Offers a two year program for women with or without children. The women will be assisted in setting developmental goals and working with staff to achieve them.There are enhanced programs such as: case management, life skills, parenting support, financial management, education, and employment skills, community involvement, budgeting, homemaking and one-to-one support.

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HOUSING SERVICES | YOUTH EMERGENCY SERVICES INC.

Services to runaway, homeless, near-homeless and street-dependent youth. Array of services includes shelter, street outreach, transitional living, and maternity group home.

24-hour crisis line for youth needing emergency assistance.

Emergency services include shelter program (short-term), Transitional Living Program (TLP), and Maternity Group Home (MGH) for up to 18 months. A variety of support services are provided for youth while in residence.

Require authorization of parent or guardian within 72 hours of placement for shelter placements and housing services.

Services include housing, all meals, transportation to school and scheduled appointments. Must be involved in daily residential activities including hygiene, meal preparation, scheduling activities, laundry, and facility upkeep.

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TEMPORARY HOUSING | ALMOST HOME AT SAINT JOHN'S LUTHERAN CHURCH

Provides temporary housing to homeless men who are taking care of their children. Housing includes free and safe accommodation to fathers with children, with the goal of strengthening the family unit and assisting the fathers to become work ready.

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LIFESPRING MINISTRY | WAYSIDE CROSS MINISTRIES

Offers Christ-centered recovery and long-term transitional living program for women who have lost their housing.

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RESIDENTIAL HOUSING | MARYLAND LIVING CENTER

Up to 18 months of residential housing for youth ages 16-21 experiencing homelessness, have runaway, or are aging out of foster care. Living accommodations, independent living skills training, educational opportunities, counseling, advocacy, referral services, and mentoring of youth in a person-centered approach. Each individual's innate talents are identified and shaped to empower the individual with the tools necessary to become a productive member of society.

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VETERAN SERVICES | SHELTER HOUSE

Offers transitional housing and support services for Veterans experiencing homelessness. Specific case managers to assist veterans in finding affordable housing, access to appropriate health care, substance abuse services, and mental health recovery services.

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HENRY COUNTY WOMEN'S SHELTER AND SERVICES | GROW MINISTRIES, INC.

Not an emergency shelter.

Offers safe housing opportunities for women in domestic violence, human trafficking, addiction situations, codependency healing, and addiction rehab. Open ended shelter program for women in crisis. Offers classes, bible studies, job search assistance, and help in locating an apartment and furnishing it.

Also provides Christ-centered individual counseling (online and in person), and a faith-based addiction class.

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MAIN SHELTER - TRANSITIONAL HOUSING | GOD'S SHELTER OF LOVE

Open to women and their children who show commitment to being substance-free and investing in themselves long-term are eligible to stay at the 24 -hour shelter.

While at the shelter there is assistance to find employment offering resume assistance, getting signed up for long-term assistance, childcare/parenting assistance from local partners, mental health evaluation, education, and housing within 90- 120 days. The goal is for them to be set up with safe, affordable housing and the support structure needed to begin a successful step forward in their journey.

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SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAM | SHELTER CARE MINISTRIES

Short term housing in private furnished apartment. Every family works with a Housing Advocate.

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THE BRIDGE HOMELESS SHELTER / MELD AT YOUTH SERVICES NETWORK | YOUTH SERVICES NETWORK

Provides an emergency shelter for young men and young women. The staff work with the youth and their families to solidify permanent housing, education, and an on-going support network. Services are available to both pregnant and/or parenting teens.

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SHELTER AND TRANSITIONAL HOUSING SERVICES | FREEPORT AREA CHURCH COOPERATIVE

Provides food, shelter, clothing, and emergency servies to those in need. Open year-round for men, women, and families. Works to secure permanent housing for clients. Clients are provided case management and nightly meals.

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HOMELESS YOUTH PROGRAM | PROJECT OZ

Provides outreach, emergency shelter, and transitional living services to homeless young adults and any dependents. Offers outreach services including basic needs, life skills, employment, and education prep/support, transportation, health/wellness, and additional referrals. Participants may also access emergency shelter services in the event that all other shelter options have been exhausted, or an individual is unable to access shelter for any reason.

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COORDINATED ENTRY ACCESS POINT | BRIDGE HOME, THE

Coordinated Entry is the front door to homeless services. It is the first point of contact for those who need housing assistance. It provides guidance to anyone experiencing homelessness to the correct support and housing programs most appropriate to their situation.

PROACTIVE AND SHORT-TERM PROGRAMS
STREET OUTREACH: collaborate with local partners to meet individuals and families experiencing homelessness where they are and offer assistance in camps and on the street.
LIBRARY OUTREACH: regular hours at libraries in Ames, Boone and Marshalltown where people experiencing homelessness can meet with a case worker and work on a housing plan.
EMERGENCY SHELTER: short-term emergency shelter and housing support services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Provides food, financial education, and health and wellbeing assistance.

LONG-TERM PROGRAMS
SUPPORTIVE HOUSING: client-focused services based on the degree of need and the severity of barriers individual/families are facing. Will help clients secure affordable housing and provide the tools needed to overcome financial barriers and maintain a permanent home. Individualized support services, including life skills counseling, employment assistance, budgeting and financial literacy, and community resources referrals are also provided.
RAPID RE-HOUSING: is a time limited program, with temporary financial housing assistance and supportive services for people experiencing homelessness leading to permanent housing and self-sufficiency. The timeframe will be from a minimum of one month to typically a maximum of six months of rental assistance.
CONNECTION TO COMMUNITY SERVICES: connects clients to various external programs and community resources to help them achieve sustainable, healthy outcomes.

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HOMELESS YOUTH OUTREACH CENTER | YSS

Provides a safe place for at-risk and homeless youth (ages 16-24) in the Polk County area to connect with services. Services include street outreach, drop-in services, daily meals, emergency beds, an art studio, a computer lab, and mental health counseling options.

The center also offers connections to additional YSS supportive housing programs, such as Lighthouses, Transitional Living Program, and Rapid Re-housing. Supportive services may include educational opportunities, life skills training, financial planning, and counseling to help youth and young adults, including single mothers and their infants, achieve self-sufficiency and progress toward their goals.

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TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM | GREATER COMMUNITY AIDS PROJECT OF EAST CENTRAL ILLINOIS

Offers a transitional housing program for individuals living with HIV that are homeless. Services available for those in the program case management, emergency food pantry, emergency assistance grants, HIV education. Must be engaged in case coordination with Champaign Urbana Health District and agree to participate in non-medical case management. Residents are expected to be actively seeking permanent housing.

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