Vision: Families have personal, economic, and social supports necessary for children to be housed in healthy, safe, thriving environments.

Overview: Homeless Families Services offers advocacy, short-term shelter, transitional housing, case management and other supportive services for families who are homeless.

Eligibility Criteria: Homeless families living in Multnomah County.

• Sleeping in places not meant for human habitation, such as cars, parks, sidewalks and abandoned buildings
• Sleeping in emergency shelters
• Living in transitional or supportive housing for homeless families but who originally came from the streets or emergency shelter
• Being evicted within the week from private dwelling units and no subsequent residences have been identified and lacking resources and support networks needed to obtain access to housing
• Forced to leave housing because of unsafe situations
• Forced to leave housing due to overcrowding and/or lease or zoning violation
• Living in unstable housing circumstances that result in frequent changes of residence

• At least one parent or guardian with at least one child under the age of 18
• A verified pregnant woman
• A homeless individual in the process of securing legal custody of any person whom has not attained the age of 18 years

• Access
• Case Management
• Community⁄Scattered Site Transitional Housing
• Culturally⁄Ethnic Specific Services
• Facility-Based Transitional Housing
• Information⁄Referral
• Motel Vouchers
• Rent Assistance
• Short Term Year-Round Shelter
• Support Services
• Pregnant⁄Parenting Teen Services
• Winter Shelter

Rent Assistance and Services for Homeless Families⁄Families at Risk of Homelessness

Transitional Housing and Services for Homeless Families:

Winter Shelter for Homeless Families (November 1 - March 30)

Year Round Shelter for Homeless Families: