Housing
Assisting families and /or individuals with finding housing, employment, landlord-tenant education, lease signing, obtaining credit reports, fair housing concerns, referrals, and other services.
Re-housing has become an increasingly important tool in a community’s response to homelessness. The model has shown success on the individual level – helping households exit homelessness and not return to the shelter. Additionally, it has helped communities decrease the number of people experiencing homelessness and the amount of time households spend homeless.
Re-housing places a priority on moving a family or individual experiencing homelessness into permanent housing as quickly as possible, ideally within 30 days of a client becoming homeless and entering a program. While originally aimed primarily at people experiencing homelessness due to short-term financial crises, programs across the country have begun to assist individuals and families who are traditionally perceived as more difficult to serve. This includes people with limited or no income, survivors of domestic violence, and those with substance abuse issues. Although the duration of financial assistance may vary, many programs find that, on average, four to six months of financial assistance is sufficient to stably re-house a household.
Emergency Shelter
Provide emergency shelter nights of stay. Also providing a motel night of stay if the shelter is full.
Case Management
Working with families, and/or individuals to create a service plan that promotes self-sufficiency and dignity.
Financial Assistance
Providing customers with rental assistance, security deposits, bus tickets, and other funds to assist families and/or individuals in maintaining their housing.
Homeless Prevention / Case Management Services
Working with families and/or individuals once they are housed (home visits and other support) to assist them in maintaining their housing
Case Management is a vital and necessary component to ensure the success of all those who seek emergency shelter with Keystone Place. Upon entry, all individuals are linked with one of our case managers who assist the client through the process of connection with community services, achieving added stability, and exiting into the housing that best suits his or her needs.
Keystone Place Case Managers are here to advocate for the client’s needs, coordinate services with multiple providers, develop goals with the client, and support the client through the difficulty associated when facing homelessness. We believe in enhancing and strengthening the unique qualities of each client with an emphasis on encouraging a client’s ability to better participate in the community and social support systems upon housing success.
Outreach
Providing services to families and/or individuals that are at risk of becoming homeless or families and/or individuals that are housed in motels, jails, or other places.
Other Services
- Food pantry (shelter customers only)
- Housing quality standard inspections
- Clothing and other needs when available
