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Homeless Unit<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Homeless Assistance \/ Prevention<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

CONTACT<\/b>
\nJacob Johnson
\nHomeless Prevention Unit Co-Supervisor<\/em><\/small>
\njacob@cwcac.org<\/a>
\n(608) 254-8353 ext. 247<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

ADAMS COUNTY<\/b>
\nBrian Downey
\nbrian@cwcac.org<\/a>
\n(608) 393-5478
\nOne-time rent assistance, eviction prevention assistance.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

COLUMBIA COUNTY<\/b>
\nWendy Losacker
\nwendy@cwcac.org<\/a>
\n(608) 742-3320
\nMon, Tues, Wed. Closed: Thurs & Fri.
\nOne-time rent assistance, eviction prevention assistance, motel vouchers.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

DODGE COUNTY<\/b>
\nCorinna Jimenez
\ncorinna@cwcac.org<\/a>
\n(920) 885-9559
\nOne-time rent assistance, eviction prevention assistance.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

JUNEAU COUNTY<\/strong>
\nAshley Torres
\nHomeless Prevention Unit Co-Supervisor<\/em><\/small>
\nashley@cwcac.org<\/a>
\n(608) 847-1124
\nOne-time rent assistance, eviction prevention assistance.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

SAUK COUNTY<\/b>
\nKati Fry
\nkati@cwcac.org<\/a>
\n(608) 355-4807
\nOne-time rent assistance, eviction prevention assistance, and motel vouchers.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Homeless Unit Programs<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>

CWCAC Homeless Programs provide assistance to currently homeless and those at risk of being homeless individuals and households depending on funding availability, and may vary by county.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Crisis Assistance<\/h4>\n

This program provides a one-time assistance to households-generally rent. This program actually combines different funding sources including Emergency Food & Shelter Program, National Exchange Bank, Salvation Army, and United Way. Client applications are reviewed and approved based on a number of criteria, including funding availability, the ability to positively resolve the crisis, and other factors.<\/p>\n

STATE OF HOMELESS REPORT<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n

HOMELESS UNIT<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

\"safe<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Emergency Food & Shelter<\/h4>\n

This program is a restricted federal grant. Program expenditures are limited to food, meals, shelter (motel\/hotel vouchers), and rent assistance. EFSP is governed by a National Board that selects jurisdictions for funding, and based on the latest census and unemployment figures determines the amount of funding, and based on the Local Boards are then convened to determine the highest need and best use of those funds to select Local Recipient Organizations to provide emergency food and shelter services. Each year, needs are reassessed in an effort to adapt to community needs. We receive EFSP funds in two of the five counties (Juneau & Dodge). The criteria we use is that we will provide rental assistance to the individuals or families with a five-day eviction notice and verification of employment.<\/p>\n

Sauk County Rapid Rehousing<\/h4>\n

This program provides housing assistance and services to Sauk County families who are soon to be or are experiencing homelessness. Families, who have adequate income to continue paying rent after initial help, are quickly re-housed and stabilized with wrap around case management and community services. Funds received for this program are provided by Sauk County.<\/p>\n

Dodge County Rapid Rehousing<\/h4>\n

Same as Sauk, but not limited to families.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Project Chance & TBRA<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Project Chance is a supportive housing program for homeless families or individuals funded by a HUD Continuum of Care Grant. Tenant Based Rental Assistance is funded by the State of Wisconsin Division of Energy, Housing & Community Resources. The three goals of the programs are to help participants obtain and remain in permanent housing, to help participants increase skill and or income, and to help the participants achieve greater self-determination. Case Managers work with program participants to obtain mainstream benefits such as Food Share or SSI, W-2. Education\/job skills training, counseling for mental health or AODA issues, childcare, etc. Clients pay 30% of their adjusted gross income to the landlord for their share of the rent. The agency must provide cash match, which comes in the form of office space\/utilities, Case Managers travel, staff wages, etc.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

\"homeless<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Youth Homeless Demonstration Program (YHDP)<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

The Youth Homeless Demonstration Program (YHDP), offered by Central Wisconsin Community Action Council (CWCAC), provides comprehensive support for youth ages 17 \u00bd to 24 experiencing homelessness. Utilizing a Housing First and Trauma-Informed Care approach, YHDP ensures youth are housed promptly while addressing barriers to achieving permanent housing stability.<\/p>\n

The program includes three key components:<\/p>\n