The Women's Center currently has a transitional housing program available for WOMEN and their children that are homeless or in danger of homelessness. The program consists of two apartment complexes; 5 units are located in Melbourne and 8 units are in Palm Bay. Twelve units have 2 bedrooms and 1 unit is an efficiency.
The program was designed to assist women and their families to achieve economic and emotional self-sufficiency to move into permanent housing. Transitional housing begins with a 6-month commitment from the client which may be extended up to two years. We offer supportive services including counseling, budgeting and career workshops to assist clients in becoming self sufficient.
To be eligible for transitional housing a client must be:
- A Female Head of Household (Additional adults or children over the age of 18 are not allowed)
- Homeless or in danger of homelessness
- Low income eligible as defined by HUD
Clients are required to:
- Provide a 6-month commitment to the program.
- Attend meetings with a case manager as scheduled to establish goals for moving into permanent housing.
- Attend support group or individual counseling as outlined by the case manager.
- Pay the amount agreed upon for rent in a timely manner. The amount of rent that a client will pay is based on the client’s income.
The Women’s Center housing program currently has a waiting list. Clients wishing to be put on the waiting list must complete the orientation training and complete all of the necessary paperwork as outlined. When a unit becomes available we will review the waiting list and call clients to set up an individual interview. The Director of Housing Services and the Case Manager will determine the eligibility of client for this program. Clients receiving Women’s Center services are given priority.
If you are interested in our transitional housing program, contact the Women's Center at 242-3110 and speak with an "Intake Counselor". You will be placed on our waiting list and contacted to attend a housing orientation when an opening is available.
