Organization:
MBI Health Services
Who is MBI Homelessness Prevention Program?
Specialists then create a Housing Stabilization Plan and explore consumer's natural support systems to secure temporary diversions while the consumers work the Plan to gain housing. Specialists may also secure permanent diversions natural support systems that secure housing for consumers to avoid homelessness and/or shelter.
What Should I Expect?
Increased self-sufficiency through tailored Housing Stabilization Plans that guide you through the process toward sustainable housing.
Bi-Weekly Follow Ups in Office or Via Phone with Prevention Specialists for consumers provide updates on the progress made with the HSP and to explore the next steps.
The type and level of assistance will be based on the family’s needs, situation, and MBI Homelessness Prevention Program is a 90 day program providing a wide range of services and resources for adults with children for the sake of helping families gain sustainable housing and preventing homelessness within the D.C. Metro Area
The Prevention Program offers an alternative .
To shelter and provides assistance and resources designed to provide a housing solution for families who are at serious risk of homelessness.
At MBI Homelessness Prevention, Specialists identify factors such as rental arrears, evictions, both criminal and credit history that serve as barriers prohibiting consumers from sustainable housing contribution
Connections to community resources to address mental health, education, employment, vocational training, childcare, and move in assistance as needed.
Application: Am I Eligible?
Eligibility for homeless services is determined by Virginia Williams Family Resource Center.
Must be a family - Single Individuals are not eligible.
Must be a DC resident and/or receive DC benefits
How Do I Enroll?
Persons seeking homeless services must first visit Virginia Williams Family Resource Center
to be assessed, deemed eligible for homeless services, and receive a referral to MBI Homelessness Prevention.
