Supportive Housing
Shelter Care Ministries no longer takes direct applications for supportive housing.
If you are experiencing homelessness, please contact the Single Point of Entry at 844-710-6919
or visit their office at 612 N. Church Street., Rockford, IL 61103.
Emergency Housing
Criteria
- Short term shelter in private furnished apartment
- Each family is assigned a Housing Advocate who assists with benefit acquisition, advocates on behalf of resident as needed, and supports the family as they work their plan.
- Adult members of the household meet with advocate to work on a plan to end their episode of homelessness as quickly as possible.
- Resident and agency both agree to a high standard of upkeep on the housing property.
Minimum Program Requirements
- Family consists of adult(s) head of household with minor children in his/her custody
- Family is literally homeless
How to Apply: Call Single Point of Entry at 844-710-6919
Transitional Housing
Criteria
- Mid-length housing in private furnished apartment
- Rent is paid by Shelter Care, family pays all utilities
- Each family is assigned a Housing Advocate who assists with benefit acquisition, advocates on behalf of resident as needed, and supports the family as they work their plan.
- Adult members of the household meet regularly with advocate to work on a plan to end their episode of homelessness as quickly as possible.
- Resident and agency both agree to a high standard of upkeep on the housing property.
Minimum Program Requirements
- Family is literally homeless
- Adult(s) has minor children in his/her custody
How To Apply: Call Single Point of Entry at 844-710-6919
Rapid Rehousing
Criteria
- Mid-length housing for families who are experiencing homelessness
- Families self-select a rental property in the community. The lease is between the family and the property owner.
- Agency pays 1st month’s rent and deposit.
- Family pays 30% of adjusted monthly income towards rent starting second month.
- Family pays all utilities
- Each family is assigned a Housing Advocate who can assist with selecting an affordable rental property, obtaining benefits, and advocates on behalf of resident as needed, as well as supports the family as they work their program plan.
- Adult members of the household are required to meet regularly with Housing Advocate.
- Resident and agency both agree to a high standard of upkeep on the housing property.
Minimum Program Requirements
- Family consists of adult(s) head of household with minor children in their custody.
- Family is literally homeless.
- Family has a desire to rent privately in the community and agrees to create a plan to increase income to afford market-rate rent.
How To Apply: Call Single Point of Entry at 844-710-6919
Permanent Supportive Housing
Permanent Supportive Housing is designed for families who are currently experiencing homelessness and have a parent/guardian who has a diagnosed disability.
Criteria
- Long-term support to families experiencing homelessness and looking for the opportunity to stabilize their lives.
- Rent is paid by Shelter Care, family pays all utilities.
- Each family is assigned a Housing Advocate who assists with benefit acquisition, advocates on behalf of resident as needed, and supports the family as they work their plan.
- Resident and agency both agree to a high standard of upkeep on the housing property.
Minimum Program Requirements
- Family is literally homeless.
- Head of household has a disability.
- Adult(s) has minor children in their custody.
How to Apply: Call Single Point of Entry at 844-710-6919
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