Homeless Prevention Community Services Program (HPRP)
(Income Guidelines are 50% of AMI – Area Median Income)
Helping the homeless
This is a case-management based program for homeless or at risk households. The program will help assess life skills needs, improve employment opportunities and increase household self sufficiency. Outreach services will be a major part of this program.The program is available to homeless or near-homeless families who are at or below 50% of AMI (Area Median Income)
Homeless Prevention
This program provides short-term or long-term case management for families and individuals who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless to help them stabilize their lives. Families, or individuals, who enter this program will work through the assessment process and agree to a term of case management. Caseworkers will provide intensive case management where the family or individual will be required to meet regularly with their case worker to review their goals and progress. Resources to assist clients may be ongoing, as needed, with continued participation in case management and progress to meet goal plans.
Assistance can include:
-Housing relocation costs – rental & security deposits (no mortgage payments)
– Rental and utility arrearage payments to prevent homelessness
– Moving costs, storage fees
– Short motel stay, if the family is waiting for approved housing to become available
– Partial rent payments while household stabilizes their lives
– Other need based costs as determined on a case by case basis
Rapid Re-Housing
In cases where housing is the first priority, Rapid Re-Housing will be available on a limited basis and will help get clients into housing first; then provide them with case management services (as outlined above) to help stabilize the household as they move towards self sufficiency. This program may require unit inspections prior to approval and, in some cases, testing for lead based paint, if there is a child under six in the household.
Income Guidelines: 50% of AMI or less
| Household Size | McLean County | Livingston County | ||
|
1
|
$26,450 | $21,650 | ||
|
2
|
$30,200 | $24,700 | ||
|
3
|
$34,000 | $27,800 | ||
|
4
|
$37,750 | $30,900 | ||
|
5
|
$40,750 | $33,350 | ||
|
6
|
$43,800 | $35,850 | ||
|
7
|
$46,800 | $38,300 | ||
|
8
|
$49,850 | $40,800 | ||
Other MCCA in-house ARRA programs
(Income Guidelines are 200% of Poverty Guidelines)
Vocational Scholarship Program – This program provides vocational and training scholarships for displaced workers, low-income and disadvantaged persons for post-secondary education and training. Participants must be enrolled in a program and complete a scholarship application.
Employment/Vocational Needs Assistance - Resources are available to remove immediate barriers to employment, such as: job needs (uniforms, ID’s, work shoes); car repairs for school, job search or employment; in some cases, up to one month rental or mortgage assistance (if in arrears); and other small crises that endanger family stability or create difficulty maintaining a job.
Second Chance Renters - This program provides education and training to help remove barriers that keep low-income households from becoming responsible, successful renters. A series of classes will focus on development of life skills and money management, and will provide assessment tools and case management. Some assistance and support is also provided for clients to re-enter the rental market.
Community Services Case Management - Case management and financial literacy services will be provided to individuals who are unemployed or under-employed (individuals working below the level for which they have been trained, or working fewer hours a day than they would prefer.) Assessment and assistance is provided for clients to help them meet their employment goals and to remove barriers to self sufficiency.
Housing Case Management – Credit repair to help stabilize families. Referrals are made, as needed, for those facing serious housing issues.
Countering Domestic Violence (CDV) Case Management - Services for victims of domestic violence to help them stabilize their lives by retaining employment, or preparing to return to the workplace.
Economic Development - Small Business Loans: ARRA funds have been earmarked for economic development to small businesses in Illinois to create jobs for low income residents, or for low income residents to start or expand a small business. (See Small Business Loans)
Youth & Community Financial Literacy - Information and training on financial literacy is provided to students and families in an outreach setting. This information and training helps to develop basic budgeting and money management skills.
Veterans Dental/Vision Care Program (referral program) - Referrals from veterans organizations to provide veterans with basic dental and vision needs, if they do not otherwise qualify for VA assistance. Please note: funds for this program have been exhausted.
For more information on any of the programs shown above, please call Jessica W at (309) 834-9201 or email JessicaW@MCCAinc.org
Partnerships
ARRA funds are also supporting community partnerships with groups who are working to stabilize families and prepare people for jobs. For more information on these programs, please contact the community partners directly.
Heartland Essentials – Heartland Community College. A sixteen week certification program in business and vocational studies for disadvantaged students. Contact Workforce Services (309) 268-8034
Green Institute – Heartland Community College. Sustainable Farming Education Program - Classroom training and hands-on small farming experience with a monthly stipend for participants. Contact Julie Elzanati (309) 268-8166
Borg Reading and Literacy Center - Illinois State University. Low income students in grades K-11 receive tutoring in reading and writing skills at the Borg Center. Contact Dr. Tom Crumpler (309) 438-5433
Job Retention – Futures Unlimited. Thirty individuals with disabilities work with job coaches and receive services to enable them to retain employment in city-sponsored jobs. This program is available in Livingston County only. Contact Trisha Swanson (815) 842-1122
Income Guidelines: 200% of Poverty Level or less
| Household Size | 30 Day Income | Annual Income | ||
|
1
|
$1,805 | $21,660 | ||
|
2
|
$2,428 | $29,140 | ||
|
3
|
$3,051 | $36,620 | ||
|
4
|
$3,675 | $44,100 | ||
|
5
|
$4,298 | $51,580 | ||
|
6
|
$4,921 | $59,060 | ||
|
7
|
$5,545 | $66,540 | ||
|
8
|
$6,168 | $74,020 | ||
