The Family Housing Stability Program is a collaborative effort between the YWCA Madison and the United Way of Dane County. It is a shelter diversion program that serves homeless families who have not yet entered the shelter system. Family Housing Stability provides families with short-term supportive case management services and a small amount of rental assistance. The Family Housing Stability Program follows the Housing First model.
If you want more information or you are a landlord that would like to get involved, please contact the Family Housing Stability Coordinator at 608-257-1436, option 2.
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Accessing Family Housing Stability
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Contact the Family Housing Stability Coordinator at 608-257-1436, option 2.
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Families living in Dane County who are “doubled-up” (staying with friends or family), on the shelter waiting list, or in other ways on the verge of entering shelter.
Housing First Model
The Housing First model is a key strategy to reduce homelessness. Following this model, YWCA Madison helps homeless families secure permanent housing as quickly as possible. Families also have access to intensive stabilizing support services to prevent a recurrence of homelessness and to help them achieve financial stability and other personal goals. YWCA has several housing programs that are based on the Housing First model: Affordable Housing for single women, Family Housing Stability, Third Street, The Second Chance Apartment Project, House-ability, and Rapid Rehousing.