The grants are expected to create or maintain 1,314 units of housing and serve 5,010 people. This program has been an instrumental force in helping homeless individuals get the assistance and skills they need to become self-sufficient. Transitional housing provides homeless individuals and families with the skills they need to obtain and maintain permanent housing. Projects provide housing, employment assistance, drug and alcohol counseling, parenting skills, childcare and financial management training. Permanent housing targets handicapped, homeless individuals and families to help them live as independently as possible within a permanent housing environment.
Projects provide housing, case management, employment assistance and life skills training.