Promise of Prevention Program
Prevention is the most cost effective way to address homelessness, costing a fraction of rehoming services. The housing instability cycle can devastate families and alter the course of children's lives. Youth are 20% less likely to graduate high school than peers and rely more heavily on public services. One in seven American households are living below the poverty line and a missed paycheck or unexpected expense can fuel a crisis that robs a family of housing. In our community, a minimum wage worker ($7.25/hour) must work an average of 79 hours per week (assuming housing cost's 30% of income) to afford a $700 per month rental. The numbers just don't add up.
The Promise of Prevention Program (POPP) aids families in imminent risk of losing housing through:
Crisis resolution and case management
Client choice, respect, and empowerment
Maximizing community resources and volunteers
Providing the minimum assistance necessary for the shortest time possible
The Promise of Prevention Program (POPP) aids families in imminent risk of losing housing through:
Crisis resolution and case management
Client choice, respect, and empowerment
Maximizing community resources and volunteers
Providing the minimum assistance necessary for the shortest time possible
Services include:
¨ Case management to assist with resume development, job search, and budgeting
¨ Agency referrals like Childcare Choices (CCIS) , a subsidized childcare program, or health care transportation
¨ Life Skills Training and Financial Literacy Workshops (Read more below)
¨ Access to a computer with internet at POPP’s Café
¨ Conflict mediation with landlords/housemates
¨ Financial assistance for rent, utilities, car repairs, bus passes or issues causing housing stability, IF funding is available
¨ Credit repair support
¨ Beyond Shelter Store– access for use or job training as appropriate
¨ A Volunteer Mentor aids with money management after discharge from POPP
Families in the program must be willing to have contact with case manager at 3, 6 & 12 months after leaving POPP.
¨ Case management to assist with resume development, job search, and budgeting
¨ Agency referrals like Childcare Choices (CCIS) , a subsidized childcare program, or health care transportation
¨ Life Skills Training and Financial Literacy Workshops (Read more below)
¨ Access to a computer with internet at POPP’s Café
¨ Conflict mediation with landlords/housemates
¨ Financial assistance for rent, utilities, car repairs, bus passes or issues causing housing stability, IF funding is available
¨ Credit repair support
¨ Beyond Shelter Store– access for use or job training as appropriate
¨ A Volunteer Mentor aids with money management after discharge from POPP
Families in the program must be willing to have contact with case manager at 3, 6 & 12 months after leaving POPP.
For information, call 724-464-5220, Monday-Friday, 8:00 - 4:00, or email [email protected].
To determine eligibility, complete the Application for Services. No walk-in appointments available.
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If a family has no housing alternatives and they meet eligibility requirements, Family Promise accepts them into the Shelter Program. Click the button for more information.
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