Designed to help motivated people in need who are ready to move from the streets or other unworkable living circumstances. Our Housing for the Homeless programs provide affordable, safe apartments where individuals and families can gain the personal and economic empowerment required to break the cycle of homelessness.

The transitional housing program has 8 units located in Valparaiso. This is a 2-year program designed to get individuals off the street and into suitable housing.

The permanent housing program has 30 units, all located in Portage and residents may stay in this program for as long as needed.

With both programs, case managers will work with them to enable their return to the community as a self-reliant citizen. These programs also offer job preparation skills/training, money management training, self-help programs, support groups, individualized support services, and treatment programs (as deemed necessary).

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for the program, applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Applicants must meet the federal guidelines for homelessness
  • Porter County resident
  • Head of household must be at least 18 years of age
  • All family members must be free of substance abuse problems
  • Has a physical, mental or emotional impairment that is expected to be of long term and indefinite duration; substantially impeded his or her ability to live independently
  • At least one adult family member has a diagnosed disability (physical, mental, or emotional impairment, including an impairment due soley to alcohol or drug abuse)
  • The developmental disability must have manifested before the person reached the age of 22, and the disability results in substantial functional limitation in three or more physician documented areas. Individual may also provide proof of SSDI services
  • Adults in family are capable of meeting employment and educational program requirements or provide documentation for the Housing Program
  • Agree to accept the Guides and Responsibilities for the Housing Program
  • Income must be at or below 50% of area median income

You may contact a Property Manager for more information.

Information regarding federal guidelines for homelessness can be found at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)website.

"...just because your life has taken a turn down the rocky road to homelessness, does not mean you can’t get back on the highway to success!"