WHAT IS THE HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION SYSTEM?
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ICAN works in partnership with Sacred Heart Community Service, Santa Clara County's Office of Supportive Housing, Destination: Home, the City of San José, and 19 community organization partners to provide assistance to low-income families or individuals at risk of losing their housing through the Santa Clara County Homelessness Prevention System (HPS) program. All Santa Clara County residents who are low-income (based on federal guidelines) and currently housed but at risk of becoming homeless are welcome to apply for HPS assistance, which includes: temporary financial assistance, legal support, case management, and other services. To see if you qualify, visit preventhomelessness.org, call (408) 516-5100, or email info@preventhomelessness.org.
HPS TEAM
Kit Nguyen
Ivy Vuong
Vy Pham
MyLinh Ha-Do
WHO WE SERVE
All are welcome to apply regardless of race, sex, color, age, religion, actual or perceived gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, ethnic or national origin, or familial or immigration status. No information about immigration status will be collected; citizenship or legal residency is not required for eligibility. The following guidelines are used to determine eligibility:
Resident of Santa Clara County Note: HPS is not zip code restricted within Santa Clara County
Low-income (based on federal guidelines; $159,550 for a 4-person household)
Currently housed but at risk of losing housing within approximately 14 days, for example:
can't pay upcoming rent
received an eviction notice
unsafe to remain in current housing
must leave current housing for other reasons
At high risk of homelessness based on an assessment questionnaire
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or go to preventhomelessness.org to learn more!
WHAT WE DO
The Homelessness Prevention System (HPS) program provides financial assistance (e.g. rent, deposit, or utilities payment) to low-income families or individuals who are struggling to maintain their housing.
WHY IT MATTERS
This system plays a vital role in preventing homelessness by addressing the financial barriers that often lead to housing instability. By providing timely assistance, it helps families and individuals avoid the devastating consequences of homelessness, such as loss of employment, disruption of education, and negative health outcomes.
CONTACT US
For further information on the eligibility criteria and how to apply for assistance, call us at (408) 480-5502 email us at hps.renthelp@ican2.org.
You can also call the centralized HPS network phone line at (408) 516-5100, email info@preventhomelessness.org.