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Transitional Housing Program
The wait list for Neighborhood House's transitional housing
program is CLOSED UNTIL OCTOBER 1ST.
Neighborhood House has a transitional housing program designed to empower families with children to overcome barriers - whether internal or external - to realize their potential and lead satisfying and productive lives.
The program consists of 4 components:
Family Support and Assistance
Adult Education and Literacy
Employment Support
Children's Education and Recreation
Turning Point offers small one bedroom efficiency units located
in SW Portland.
Scattered Site transitional housing opportunities are available throughout Multnomah County.
Eligibility
Families are defined as:
One or two parent* household with at least 1 child age 17
or under, in their care
One or two parent* household with a verified pregnancy
*The parent must be at least 18 years of age
Homelessness is defined as:
1. Persons living in the streets, cars, abandoned buildings
and places not fit for human habitation
2. Persons in imminent risk of homelessness - eviction within
a week
3. Homeless who are about to be released from out-patient
care (including treatment) or hospitals where they have been
for less than 30 days
4. Person in hospitals or institutions for periods of more
than 30 days but within a week of discharge with no identified
residence, resources or support network
5. Persons incarcerated with a fixed release date and no residence
identified
6. Youth who are not currently in state foster care
Referrals:
Referral forms will be accepted from any social service agency.
Due to the overwhelming need, all families applying must have
a referring agency. Download
PDF Form.
For further information call: the Homeless Placement Specialist at 503-830-3667
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