NASC Housing Support Program
Eligibility
- Indigenous women and families experiencing homelessness
- Individuals facing significant risk of episodic and chronic homelessness
- Women who identify themselves as having been sexually, physically, or emotionally abused by their partners, significant others (could include caregiver or another immediate family member).
Program Goals
- A housing framework that was developed from the Housing First perspective adapted to meet the needs of Indigenous women and families experiencing homelessness.
- Support women and families facing significant risk of episodic and chronic homelessness by placing them into appropriate housing for their needs and budget.
- Increase the safety of women and their dependents.
- Assist women and their dependents by providing strength-based supports to maximize their capacity to live free of violence.
- Assist and advocate for women and their dependents regarding their health, safety and well-being.
Service Description
(Including but not limited to)
- Intake and SPDAT assessments, goal setting, home visits and follow-up support.
- Housing search and placement support.
- Maintaining housing including eviction and relocation upon eviction.
- Support in developing budget management and skills.
- Support with basic start up.
- Developing Transition and Safety Plans.
- Referrals and Advocacy.
- Support filling out required documentation and applications.
- Support and advocacy with legal processes (Including: legal aid, court attendance).
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