People in this situation may find help in AIDS Project Los Angeles' Residential Services program. Gay couples and others living as domestic partners do not need to be legally married in order to qualify as a family. All persons receiving vouchers must be legal U.S. residents. In addition to other eligibility requirements, potential clients must meet the criteria of being considered homeless. These criteria cover individuals living on the streets, as well as those transitioning from an institution, emergency shelter or transitional housing.
Persons fleeing domestic violence situations also meet the homelessness criteria.
After the first two years of assistance, funding rolls over into the federal Section 8 program. To learn more about the Housing Choice Voucher Program, APLA clients should ask their case managers to contact Section 8 Coordinator Michael Taylor, who will set up an appointment to review the application process. APLA's Residential Services program also offers free housing forums providing information about housing services.