Community-based housing slots for homeless families available NOW

The HOME program has slots available now for our community based housing program. The program provides up to two years of rental subsidy and case management while families work toward self-sufficiency. Clients locate their own housing, of their choice (HOME can provide housing search help) and must have the ability to pay utility and security deposits.
Basic requirements:
- Homeless (doubled-up or motel okay)
- Has earned income
- Single parent, dual parent, or extended family okay, must have minor children in the household

Clients should call (407) 932-0413 for an initial intake and eligibility screening

HOME Community Based Housing Slots

The HOME program has slots available now for our community based housing program. The program provides up to two years of rental subsidy and case management while families work toward self-sufficiency. Clients locate their own housing, of their choice (HOME can provide housing search help) and must have the ability to pay utility and security deposits.
Basic requirements:
- Homeless (doubled-up or motel okay)
- Has earned income
- Single parent, dual parent, or extended family okay, must have minor children in the household

Clients should call (407) 932-0413 for an initial intake and eligibility screening

Helping Others Make the Effort- Residential Program

HOME is accepting applications for its transitional housing program for single homeless moms (age 21+). Basic eligibility criteria include:

• Single mother with custody of minor children
• Homeless, including motel or overcrowded situation
  
• Employed or employable (with no major barriers to employment)
  
• No active domestic violence, substance abuse, or severe mental health issues
• No recent/serious criminal history
• Currently accessing or willing to access mainstream benefits
  

The program itself is a 6-12 month housing program with intensive life skills and case management. We can accept teenage children but can NOT provide same day (emergency) shelter. Clients should call (407) 932-0413 for an initial intake. No agency referral form is required and we do not accept walk-ins.

Shepherd's House Vacancies

Shepherd's House is very to excited to inform you that we currently have several openings available for mothers and children in need of transitional housing. Shepherd's House is a six month transitional housing program that provides support and resources to at risk, economically disadvantaged, homeless, single mothers in need of stability and affordable housing.

The purpose of the program is to provide an opportunity for single mothers to gain the necessary skills in budgeting, parenting and interpersonal skills , while working towards obtaining self sufficiency

The requirements for the Shepherd's House program are:

• The mothers must be 18 years of age or old.

• The mothers must have chidren but no more than three children.

• The children can be no older than 8 years of age.

• The mothers CANNOT be pregnant.

• The mothers must be willing and able to obtain full time employment.

For more information regarding our intake process and to make any referrals please contact us at 407-674-7386 or 407-674-7387.

Helping Others Make the Effort- Residential Program

HOME has several openings in its transitional housing program for single homeless moms (age 21+). Basic eligibility criteria include:

• Single mother with custody of minor children
• Homeless, including motel or overcrowded situation
  
• Employed or employable (with no major barriers to employment)
  
• No active domestic violence, substance abuse, or severe mental health issues
• No recent/serious criminal history
• Currently accessing or willing to access mainstream benefits
  

The program itself is a 6-12 month housing program with intensive life skills and case management. We can accept teenagers but can NOT provide same day (emergency) shelter. Clients should call (407) 932-0413 for an initial intake. No agency referral form is required and we do not accept walk-ins.

Project Homeless Connect- Friday September 17th

Osceola County's Project Homeless Connect will be held at Osceola Heritage Park's Exhibition Hall on Friday September 17th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The services listed below will be available to men, women, and children who are homeless in Osceola County.

Services include showers, meals, shelter, medical care, employment/training opportunities, mental health and substance abuse services, ID cards and driver's licenses, birth certificates, Social Security replacement cards, legal services, VA benefits, rent and utility assistance and housing.

For more information, call (407) 893-0133