Homeless to Housing Program

About the Program

Category: Human Services (Best in Category)

Year: 2023

Since its launch in mid-November 2021, Hennepin County’s Homeless to Housing program has connected 427 people to dignified, permanent housing. We are continually increasing exits from homelessness into permanent housing through intensive housing-focused case management. This program was meant to continue the effective practices that Hennepin County piloted during the Hotels to Housing program in 2020 and expand the work to serve people staying in shelters or experiencing unsheltered homelessness. Four teams – Youth and Youth Adult, Long Term Team, Short Term Team and Homeless Access – each include supervisors, social workers, case aides, and case managers. Currently, the team is working with 467 people, gathering vital documents, breaking down housing barriers, creating housing goal plans, and connecting them to benefits and resources as they work on their housing plans.