The Homeless Prevention Service helps local families remain in their residences during financial crises, at a time when the availability of affordable and safe housing is at an all-time low.

The program provides solutions to families who are burdened by financial concerns, are unemployed or in poor health. By empowering clients to set and reach realistic goals, they can become self-sufficient.

The Homeless Prevention Service also helps children in the wake of repeated relocation. We help to stabilize them emotionally, at school and in their home.

In 2005, Homeless Prevention Service provided services to 541 families. These families have demonstrated great resilience attaining/retaining housing and income in the face of extremely adverse conditions. In the last quarter of 2004, not a single Homeless Prevention client was referred to a shelter.

Related service: Traveler’s Aid

If an individual or family is stranded in Louisville without resources, they can seek help through our Traveler’s Aid service, which provides case management services, emergency financial assistance and crisis intervention.

In 2005, 541 families consisting of 317 persons were assisted by Traveler’s Aid.

HOW TO GET HELP

There may be nothing more frightening that the prospect of being evicted from your home or apartment. It can feel like the world is falling apart all around you.

The first thing you should know is that help is available.

Through our Homeless Prevention Service, your needs will be assessed by a case manager who will then provide you with valuable information on community resources. You will be guided through a program that will empower you to set and reach realistic personal goals in the areas of education or training; housing; financial, emotional and social support.

Families who live in the Louisville Metro area and rank at a high risk of homelessness because of financial crisis are eligible to receive services.

For information about our Homeless Prevention Service, please call (502) 562-9297.

There is no fee for our confidential services.

Traveler’s Aid

If you are stranded in Louisville without resources, you can obtain help through our Traveler’s Aid service, which provides bus tickets, gas money, car repair, food and referrals to local shelters. Priority is given to families with children, the disabled or elderly.

For information about Traveler’s Aid, call (502) 540-2612.

TO MAKE A REFERRAL

Families who live in the Louisville Metro area and rank at a high risk of homelessness on the Financial Crisis Intervention Scale are eligible to obtain services.

To make a referral for Homeless Prevention Service, call (502) 562-9297.

Families and individuals enter the Traveler’s Aid program from approximately 21 different community referral sources and leave the program once their arrival at their stated destination is confirmed or contact is broken.

To make a referral to Traveler’s Aid, call (502) 540-2612.