Housing Stabilization Services: Your Bridge to a Secure Future
At HavenGuard Care, we believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to live in a safe, stable, and affordable home. We understand that housing stability is the foundation for a healthy and fulfilling life, providing individuals and families with a sense of security, belonging, and the ability to thrive. That's why we offer comprehensive Housing Stabilization Services designed to empower individuals and families to achieve their long-term housing goals.
Our team of compassionate and experienced professionals takes a holistic approach to address all aspects of housing instability. We work closely with individuals and families to develop personalized plans that address their unique needs and challenges. Our services are tailored to:
Support an individual’s seamless transition into housing
Increase long-term stability in housing within the community
Avoid future periods of homelessness or institutionalization
We are committed to helping individuals and families achieve their full potential by providing them with the tools and resources they need to build a brighter future.
Our Services
Housing Sustaining
We provide the support you need to maintain your independence and live comfortably in your own home. Let us help with your long-term housing sustainability.
Housing Transition
We provide a seamless transition to your new home through personalized support, from planning and searching to move-in assistance. Let us guide you every step of the way.
Housing Consultation
We provide personalized consultations to develop your Housing Person-Centered Plan (HFPCP), prioritizing your housing goals before connecting you with the perfect transitioning or sustaining support provider. Let us guide your housing journey from start to finish.
Housing Sustaining
Covered Services:
Services that supports a person to maintain living in their home in the community.
Developing, updating and modifying the housing support and crisis/safety plan on a regular basis
Preventing and early identification of behaviors that may jeopardize continued housing
Educating and training on roles, rights, and responsibilities of the tenant and property manager
Transportation with the person receiving services present and discussing housing related issues
Promoting/supporting cultural practice needs and understandings with landlords, property managers and neighbors
Coaching to develop and maintain key relationships with property managers and neighbors
Advocating with community resources to prevent eviction when housing is at risk and maintain person’s safety
Assistance with the housing recertification processes
Continued training on being a good tenant, lease compliance, and household management
Supporting the person to apply for benefits to retain housing*
Supporting the person to understand and maintain/increase income and benefits to retain housing
Supporting the building of natural housing supports and resources in the community including building supports and resources related to a person’s culture and identity
Working with property manager or landlord to promote housing retention*
Arranging for assistive technology
Arranging for adaptive house related accommodations.
Not Covered Services:
Room and Board (including moving expenses)
Deposits
Food
Furnishings
Rent
Utilities
No-show appointments
Staff travel time with a person not in the vehicle or the person is in the vehicle but Housing Stabilization Services is not discussed
Direct or indirect services provision in a group setting
Transition services from institutions if a person dies before discharge or transition services exceed 180 days
Physically touring housing located outside of Minnesota
Housing Consultation
Covered Services:
People who do not have waiver or targeted case management or a MSHO/MSC+ care coordinator, but need Housing Stabilization Services, can complete the person-centered planning needed through an enrolled housing consultant. Enrolled housing consultants help a person develop a Housing Focused Person-Centered Plan (DHS-7307) and support the person to select their housing transition or sustaining provider. This service must be distinct from all other services and not duplicate other services or assistance available to the person.
Assisting the person to access documentation required for Housing Stabilization Services eligibility
Developing a Housing Focused Person-Centered Plan based on assessment outcomes
Supporting the person in identifying their strengths, needs and wants in housing including cultural requirements and/or preferences
Supporting the person to make an informed choice in their housing transition or sustaining provider
Offering resource information for services that support non-housing related goals as identified in the person-centered planning process
Coordinating with other service providers currently working with the person
Helping the person understand their rights to privacy and appeal information
Annually updating the person-centered plan as it relates to housing
Not Covered Services:
Housing-Focused Person-Centered Plans if the person has a Medicaid-funded case manager or MSHO/MSC+ care coordinator or is found ineligible for Housing Stabilization Services by DHS during the eligibility review process
No-show appointments
Documentation and verification gathering after the Housing Focused Person-Centered Plan’s completion
AssessmentsHousing-Focused Person-Centered Plans if the person has a Medicaid-funded case manager or MSHO/MSC+ care coordinator or is found ineligible for Housing Stabilization Services by DHS during the eligibility review process
No-show appointments
Documentation and verification gathering after the Housing Focused Person-Centered Plan’s completion
Assessments
Housing Transition
Covered Services:
Services that assist a person to plan for, find, and move to a home in the community.
Developing a housing transition plan
Supporting the person in applying for benefits to afford their housing, including helping the person determine which benefits they may be eligible for
Assisting the person with the housing search and application process
Assisting the person with tenant screening and housing assessments
Providing transportation with the person receiving services present and discussing housing related issues
Helping the person understand and develop a budget
Helping the person understand and negotiate a lease
Helping the person meet and build a relationship with a prospective landlord
Promoting/supporting cultural practice needs and understandings with prospective landlords, property managers
Helping the person find funding for deposits
Helping the person organize their move
Researching possible housing options for the person
Contacting possible housing options for the person
Identifying resources to pay for deposits or home goods
Identifying resources to cover moving expenses
Completing housing applications on behalf of the service recipient
Working to expunge records or access reasonable accommodations
Identifying services and benefits that will support the person with housing instability
Ensuring the new living arrangement is safe for the person and ready for move-in
Arranging for adaptive house related accommodations required by the person
Arranging for assistive technology required by the person
Not Covered Services:
Room and Board (including moving expenses)
Deposits
Food
Furnishings
Rent
Utilities
No-show appointments
Staff travel time with a person not in the vehicle or the person is in the vehicle but Housing Stabilization Services is not discussed
Direct or indirect services provision in a group setting
Transition services from institutions if a person dies before discharge or transition services exceed 180 days
Physically touring housing located outside of Minnesota