Services that supports a person to maintain living in their home in the community.

Covered Services:

• Developing, updating and modifying the housing support and crisis/safety plan on a regular basis*
• Preventing and early identification of behaviors that may jeopardize continued housing
• Educating and training on roles, rights, and responsibilities of the tenant and property manager
• Transportation with the person receiving services present and discussing housing related issues
• Promoting/supporting cultural practice needs and understandings with landlords, property managers and neighbors*
• Coaching to develop and maintain key relationships with property managers and neighbors
• Advocating with community resources to prevent eviction when housing is at risk and maintain person’s safety*
• Assistance with the housing recertification processes*
• Continued training on being a good tenant, lease compliance, and household management
• Supporting the person to apply for benefits to retain housing*
• Supporting the person to understand and maintain/increase income and benefits to retain housing*
• Supporting the building of natural housing supports and resources in the community including building supports and resources related to a person’s culture and identity
• Working with property manager or landlord to promote housing retention*

Services not covered

• Room and Board (including moving expenses)
• Deposits
• Food
• Furnishings
• Rent
• Utilities
• No-show appointments
• Staff travel time with a person not in the vehicle
• Direct or indirect services provision in a group setting
• Services provided outside of Minnesota