Although some guests are able to graduate directly from our shelter homes into their own housing, many need additional time and support on their journey to self-sufficiency. Through partnerships with the Housing Commission of Talbot, Fello., and several private landlords, we have procured 18 off-site transitional apartments. In order to be eligible to move into one of our apartments, guests must save enough money for the security deposit and half of the first month’s rent, must be able to pay for utilities, and must have worked with their case manager to create a realistic household budget.
When guests move into an apartment, they begin paying a reduced rent, while we subsidize the remainder. As they become more financially stable, their portion of the rent increases incrementally until they are able to take over all of their expenses. During this time, guests still receive rigorous case management and attend all available life skills classes. Even after guests are able to take over the rent, they are still monitored for six months to a year to ensure that they can sustain the payments before graduating fully from our program. In addition, once they leave our program, we remain part of their support network and they know they can come to us if they ever need anything.
To learn more about TIS and our S4 Program (Shelter, Stability, Support, Success), visit our About Us page HERE!