AKA:

Youth Program (232) xxSSO

Description:

The Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee Homeward Bound Youth WINS program is specifically designed to provide case management services to homeless youth ages 18-24. Homeward Bound's Youth WINS (When In Need of Services) Program provides case management services to enable stable housing, education, employability, access to mainstream benefits, budget management, and life skills training. It also provides financial assistance with rental and utility arranges, deposits, and first month's rent as available.
Primarily targets youth ages 18-24 who are unsheltered and living on the streets or other places not meant for human habitation.

Hours:

Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.

Intake Process:

All referrals must be directed through Homeward Bound and will be assigned to the appropriate case manager. Primary Referral "Case/Care Management Referral." You can add a note in the "Need" about specifics.

Materials required for intake include:
- Verification of Homelessness (for Homeless Assistance),
- Eviction or Detainer Notice (for Homeless Prevention Assistance),
- Proof of Household Income, and
- If Domestic Violence Victim, order of protection or letter from agency that can verify status preferred but self declaration accepted.

Program Fees:

None

Languages:

Translation services are available.

Eligibility:

- For Homeless Assistance: Household must meet HUD's Literally Homeless Definition and not have any other social or financial supports available to help regain housing.

- For Homeless Prevention Assistance: Assistance available to households with families with children whose household income must be at or below 30% of Area Median Income who are at risk of losing their housing in the next 21 days and no appropriate subsequent housing options have been identified and no alternative social or financial supports for assistance are available.

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Is Shelter?

No

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Legal Status:

Public Service