VA is committed to ending Veteran homelessness. No one who has served our country should ever go without a safe, stable place to call home. The HUD-VASH program exists to assist veteran's with establishing and maintaining housing. Intensive case management is provided to the veteran.

The Office of Homeless Education facilitates the enrollment, attendance, and success of children and youth in transitional housing in the Sioux Falls School District. The term "homeless children and youth" is defined by law as individuals who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence, including those who are sharing the housing of other persons; are living in motels, hotels, trailer parks, or campgrounds; are living in emergency or transitional shelters; are abandoned in hospitals; are awaiting placement in foster care; are living in cars, parks, public spaces, abandoned buildings, substandard housing, bus/train stations or similar settings; and migratory children living in the above circumstances. Referrals are made for assistance with various needs the student may have.

When to call the McKinney-Vento Advocate? Student is kicked out of their house-might have a place to stay tonight but doesn't have a long term plan Family is in crisis- They appear to need basics: hygiene, clothing, food, and other necessitates Domestic violence situations- parent may have fled, worried about getting their students to school Student mentions doesn't know where they are staying tonight Student doesn't have enough food at home Student is missing a lot of school because of multiple address changes Student mentions they are living with friends or relatives What can McKinney-Vento staff help with? Provide basis needs: food (free school breakfast and lunch), clothing, shoes hygiene items McKinney-Vento transfer to stay at their school of origin (No need to change schools because of housing issues) Transportation options if living outside the attendance area Community referrals Eliminate barriers to education

Financial assistance is provided to households who are willing to go through financial education and learn to be accountable for their spending and saving. Services include: - Supportive housing for adults - Rapid re-housing for families - Homeless prevention for families - Rental assistance - Utility assistance - Financial advising and education - Food box program - Clothing closet for adult and children - Representative payee services for individuals on SSI/SSDI - Street outreach

The SSVF program provides homelessness prevention and rapid re-housing services to help Veteran families keep, or rapidly transition to permanent housing. For veterans and their families that meet all eligibility criteria and are enrolled with the program, the program can provide: Outreach to Veterans Case management - Financial assistance (for securing/preserving housing) Utility assistance for water, lights, and heating for current, past due, disconnection notices, previous address, and deposits Rental assistance Security deposits - Other financial assistance Child care costs Moving costs Transportation expense Help applying for Department of Veterans Affairs assistance and other benefits Help connecting Veterans with other community resources and services

The Daytime program provides the following services for the homeless and working poor: - Daytime shelter (day rooms)- open to all (not just those who are staying overnight at the shelter) - Showers and restrooms with hygiene items available - Laundry services including soap & laundry sheets - Children's play area equipped with developmental toys - Phones and computers for housing and jobs searches - Case Manager on site to connect with needed resources - Lunch meal: - 11:30am, Monday - Friday - 3:30pm, Saturday and Sunday

The Care Center is the hub of many resources at the Center of Hope. Services provided include: - Computers and phone/fax - Guests can use, at no charge, for resume and employment/job searching - Pastoral Care - Individuals can receive one on one counseling with the pastoral team, including getting connected with the Earn-Your-Way program Weekly programs include: - Wednesday - 9:30am - 11:00am, - Women's Coffee Break and Men's Life Bible study groups (During the school year) - Tuesday - 9:30am - Transition to Transformed Bible Study, lead by Center of Hope staff at the Bishop Dudley Hospitality House.

The Mental Health Service Line includes outpatient mental health, psychiatry services, local recovery coordinator, care coordination and home tele-health, peer support services, and more.