Better Futures Enterprises
Transitional Housing - Individuals with Criminal Histories
2620 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55406
(612) 351-8657
https://betterfuturesminnesota.com/get-help
Service Details
Description
Provides housing and supportive services to individuals and families who are homeless or in need of safe housing.
Transitional housing helps people live independently, address issues that led to homelessness or kept them homeless, rebuild their support network and transition into permanent housing.
The length of time a person can use the program is limited.
Additional Information
Provides housing and supports for men to help build rental history
Works mostly with African-American men living in chronic poverty with histories of incarceration, homelessness, unemployment, behavioral health issues and untreated physical health conditions.
Residents receive healthcare, workforce training, certificates, and coaching.
Features
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Area Served by County
- Hennepin County
- Ramsey County
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Specialization
- African American Community
- Homeless
- Individuals with criminal histories accepted
- People with low income
Eligibility
A participant must:
* Reside in Hennepin or Ramsey counties
* Not be charged with adult sex or arson crimes
* Be 18 years old or older
* Be incarcerated and about to be released and working with case worker
* Be recently released (90 days or less) and on probation/parole for at least a year
* Show a consistent willingness to change, either through victim impact group or other work
* Demonstrate a commitment to supporting children and practicing positive parenting
Fees
A small rental fee is charged to build rental history.
Area Served
Hennepin and Ramsey counties
Websites
Phone Numbers
| Type | Number | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Main | (612) 351-8657 |
Last Update
2/15/2024
Other Locations
This provider does not offer this service at other locations.
Other Services or resources
This provider does not offer other services or resources at this location.
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BH-8600Transitional Housing/Shelter Definition
Programs that provide extended shelter and supportive services primarily for homeless individuals and/or families with the goal of helping them live independently and transition into permanent housing. Some programs require that the individual/family be transitioning from a short-term emergency shelter. The length of stay varies considerably by program. It is generally longer than two weeks but typically 60 days or more and, in many cases, up to two years or more. The supportive services may be provided directly by the organization managing the housing or may be coordinated by them and provided by other public or private agencies. Transitional housing/shelter is generally provided in apartment style facilities with a higher degree of privacy than short-term homeless shelters; may be provided at no cost to the resident; and may be configured for specialized groups within the homeless population such as people with substance use disorders, homeless mentally ill, homeless domestic violence victims, veterans or homeless people with AIDS/HIV. In some cases, a "transition in place" option allows families to continue living in the same complex (if not the same unit) where their transitional housing unit is located when they are ready to move to permanent housing. In other cases, the permanent housing option is either public housing or private rental housing supported by a tenant-based voucher subsidy. Included are post-domestic violence shelter housing programs that make affordable rental housing (or other accommodations) available to women, generally those who are coming directly out of a domestic violence shelter or other crisis shelter, often in apartment complexes owned by the shelter; and programs that provide transitional housing and support services for other targeted groups such as military and veteran families and others who need a temporary supportive living environment to maintain stability and begin to thrive.
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YH-6000.0250African American Community Definition
Americans of Black African descent who identify themselves as African American through a common cultural heritage and experience.
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YJ-2030Ex-Offenders Definition
Individuals, also known as returning or returned citizens, who are no longer under required supervision by the criminal justice system.
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YS-5000.5000Men Definition
Individuals who have needs and interests in common as a result of similar experiences, concerns or expectations as male adults.