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Prevention

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
​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

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​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, 8:30 - 4:30, or email ​ihnindiana@gmail.com​.
​To determine eligibility, complete the Application for Services. 
No walk-in appointments available. 


​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. ​
Shelter
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  • Home
  • Get Help
    • Application for Services
    • Financial Literacy Workshop
  • What We Do
    • Prevention
    • Shelter
    • Stabilization
    • Beyond Shelter Store
  • Donate
  • Volunteer
    • Volunteer Training
    • Network Congregations >
      • Host Preparations
      • Host Coordinator Forms & Information
  • Who we are
    • Staff & Board of Directors
    • History of Family Promise of Indiana County
    • The Promise House
    • Testimonials
  • Contact
  • Gallery
    • New Page
  • News & Newsletters