Housing Assistance Program for Youth
The Housing Assistance Program for Youth provides comprehensive case management services to young adults between 18 and 24 who are homeless or housing insecure in Chippewa, Eau Claire, Buffalo, Trempealeau, and Jackson counties. Based on a needs assessment, we develop individualized plans to help young adults obtain permanent housing, and we utilize personal strengths to achieve self-sustainability.
Complete the Pre-Screen FormYouth Assistance Services
We provide the following services for youth in our area:
- Comprehensive case management services
- Housing search assistance
- Education plans
- Job search assistance
- Connections with local resources
- Financial literacy & budgeting assistance
- Short and long-term goal planning
Services will vary for each client. Limited financial assistance may be available for clients in certain situations (bus passes, rental application fees, moving costs, etc.)
The program aims to help young adults find permanent housing and provide them with the resources and education needed to be successful and self-sufficient.
The Housing Assistance Program for Youth is a program of Western Dairyland EOC. Program services are partly developed and directed by the Youth Action Board, a group comprised of young adults aged 18-24 who have lived experience or have an investment in youth homelessness.