What is the purpose of this service?
The Homeless Prevention Program provides rental assistance, utility assistance and supportive services directly related to the prevention of homelessness to eligible individuals and families who are in danger of eviction, foreclosure or homelessness or are currently homeless. The program is designed to stabilize individuals and families in their existing homes, shorten the amount of time that individuals and families stay in shelters and assist individuals and families with securing affordable housing.
Who can receive these services?
Persons who may be eligible include households that are in immediate danger of eviction, foreclosure or homelessness or are currently homeless. The household must document a temporary economic crisis beyond its control and must be able to demonstrate an ability to meet the prospective rental/utility obligations after the assistance has been granted based on current or anticipated income.
Over 14,000 households were served in FY2007, the majority of households were families.
What services are provided?
Homeless prevention services are provided through Illinois Homeless Services Continua of Care. This is a network of local governments, community organizations and non-profit agencies that are geographically linked together to cover the service needs of the entire state.
- Payment of rent arrears to prevent eviction (3 months maximum).
- Payment of a rent or security deposit (2 months maximum).
- Payment of utility bills and arrearage.
- Supportive services to prevent homelessness or repeated episodes of homelessness, include:
- Housing Location/Inspection
- Job Preparation/Employment Services
- Counseling
- Outreach
- Follow-up
- Case Management
Linda says
I am a mother of a 4 year old son nd we have no place to go…
we have no family or friends that will help us im 20 years old no job or HSD
can someone plz help me I don’t know what to do or were to go….
dominique simpson says
i am 19 years old with a 4 year old son and a baby girl on the way in 4 weeks. I just graduated high school and was currently living with my father. my father the only living parent i had just passed away from cancer i have no income no family or friends. i have been living off of my fathers death benefits and now i have no money left to my name i have been paying all bills and taking care of the house on my own i need help please. i dont know where my light bill or next month rent will come from. I was just able to buy a car. I have to do something for my kids I need help please. this is not easy
Kiera Harris says
My son and I are currently homeless staying in Urban Ministries in durham nc I dont know how much longer we can hold a bed we need help please
rosemary morfin says
I’m a 20 year old female with a 9 month old son. i am trying to get out of an abusive relationship. after being with this guy for three years not once did he lay a hand on me. i never thought he would do such a thing. emidietly i enrolled into college and thought i would be able to suck it all up and deal with all this abuse that has just begun in my life, until i finish school to have financial security and stability for my son. but it turned out that the abuse gets worse each time. a few weeks ago we ago we briefly had a conversation about all the name calling that had been going on, i asked for anapology but instead it escelated to worse than i ever imagined. he punched me in my face while i had our baby in my arms, then shoved me towords the wall causing my son to get hurt. this caused me to get depressed and effected my motivation to attend my classes and the joy of taking care of my baby. i now realize that not only am i in danger but my son is too. i want out so bad but i have no where safe to take my son. HELP!! please
Anniah says
Hi,
There is a couple women abusive shelters you can go to depending on where you are at.
Ex: mpls- Harriet Tubman
shoreview- Shoreview Area Housing Initiative
Hopes that helps
demia pirl says
Me and my kids have nowhere to go were homeless cold I have no phone no nothing please email me back as soon as possible
shanteara says
Me and my 2 boys been from state to state running from my ex boyfriend he tried to kill us 3 times this is my second time crying out for help I’ve been to Iowa 4 tune and he all ways find me i lost my Job my apartment all i have it’s a car and some days it won’t stated and it be very cold please help us 3195295013
Sarah says
Can anyone help? I am a 21 year old single mom with two little girls. Ive also recently found out im pregnant. As of tonight my children and i are on the streets. I have no vehicle i lost my job and i have no money. I dont know what i am going to do and im scared i may lose my babies. Plz help 8436321715. Unfortiinatly i only have txt
charvay tave says
H,i im a single mom im 19 have a two year old and im 4 months pregnant, also looking for help im out of a job and no money currently leaving with a family member and have a cupple of months to move out im not able to provide for my kids and dont want to live in a other shelter with my child please help.
Tameka Mills says
I need help me and my daughter are sleeping in my car which doesn’t work I have no money it’s winter we have No food someone please help us I’m scared mydaughter is 7 and I’m 25 somebody anybody please help (248)825-5846
Crystal says
I am a single mother and have a two year old son. We are weeks from being homeless I currently live with my sister and her husband. I am being threatened and sexually harassed by my brother in law. I talked to my sister about it but she keeps ignoring me. I am scared for the worst specially for my little one please help.
Ana says
Devin, I am currently in a similar situation as you, I also need help and don’t know where to turn! I am not working I am a stay at home mom but can no longer stay here in these conditions. if you have any advise or know what I can do please help. I have looked online for housing help for single mothers, its all very overwhelming! I don’t know where to turn and the last thing I want is for my kids and I to be homeless. I hate to be a burden on anyone else and live from home to home as that is not a healthy environment for my children and I.
brittany hammond says
I’m a single mother I’m currently 4 months pregnant and I have a 1 year old. I’m currently homeless with no money no nothing. I also want to move out of state because I hate where I live. If I dont find anything by the time my child isborn iI have to put my baby up for adoption because I can’t take care of it. I want to get my own low income housing before my child is born. Can any one help me please! I’m desperate!
Avis Beauford says
I am a single mom of 3 & I am homeless.I dont have any help & um tired of living house to house with my kids.I been suffering as well as my kids they keep being transfered to different schools & um to my breaking point. Try not to give up and keep going for my kids cause I knw aint nobody else going to love them like I do. I am just tired of them have yo live under these conditions.
arkeeta minor says
I am a single mother of 4 i have been fir awhile please i have no more money an the county wont help me please. Help me i got a place november first but i need help for this month i do have income but im almost out of money for te motel im at i feel like giving up please someone out here please help me
arkeeta minor says
Im a single mother and i am homless in the state of mn i have no more money an my county office will not help me please someone out there help me i dont want to seperate my children.
Devin says
I am a single mother of 2. My kids are 2 and 1. They have the same father. We are currently on a waiting list for a income based apartment and are within months of recieving one. I am staying with my kids father while I am waiting. It is not a good situation. Him and I do not get along at all. We try to stay out of each others way but in a little apartment it is very hard. I do work and work almost everyday. He screams at me daily over a bowl in the sink or a toy left out. He is very mentally abusive to me and I am at the end of my rope. All i want is a place to raise my children. All i want is a place to call my own where I am not tip toeing around someon worrying constantly about doing something wrong. He is very controlling, which is one reason we are not together anymore. So he is taking this opportunity to control every aspect while i wait on the apartment. I am asking for some kind of help. Is there ways to speed up the process for people who are in despatare need?
Jean says
I may be able to be of some assistance to you. Give me a call @ 708-515-7033. I am part of an organization that helps pregnant women
Rasheeda says
Hello I am currently homeless I have a toddler and pregnant with baby #2. Both of them have the same father but because of our financial issues and homelessness we are going our separate ways. I do not know what to do. So I am asking for help.
Yvette says
Hello, I am a single mother of two and am currently homeless. I am actively looking for a job and interviewing. The past few years have been really ruff and now I find myself without a home. I get assistance from the state but that is not enough to pay bills and take care of my family. Please help…
sierra dunlop says
hi my name is sierra im 25 i have two kids a boy and a girl its hard for me to do anything i have a feonly and im in need of alot of help can you please help me and my wonderful kids
audrellia says
I’m struggling right now living with a friend and her landlord does not want any one in the apartment that’s not on the lease. So if you can I can use a little help. I do have a job so I can pay rent. I just need help with the first month and security deposit. I would really appreciate it, thankks
sina sao says
hi im a single mom with a wonderful,smart,chraming 3year old son. his name is hasanni he means everything to me,changed my life in so many ways some times i learn things from him. any way im homeless i have no where to go and i qown my son my life to make his batter….
help all i have is my son and god no income