Public Housing Agency
HomeShelter Plus Care Program
The Shelter Plus Care Program provides housing assistance to homeless individuals or families who have a permanent disability––mental illness, substance abuse and/or HIV+/AIDS. The goal of the program is self-sufficiency. Funding for this program is coordinated through the Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust. Supportive services provided by sponsors include
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mental health, drug or alcohol abuse treatment
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transportation
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life skills training
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case management, etc.
Eligibility
To qualify for the Shelter Plus Care Program, applicants must
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be 18 years or older;
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be homeless or on the street, in a shelter or in transitional housing;
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have a permanent disability, such as mental illness, substance abuse and/or HIV+/AIDS.
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New admissions must be very low-income (30% or below area median income). See the income limits table for details.
How to Apply / Contact for Information
Applications are taken during registration which is set by service providers. Contact these providers for further details:
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