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Eviction prevention in Wichita and Sedgwick County.

Non-profits and government agencies in Sedgwick County provide help to tenants facing an eviction as well as repaid rehousing services. Low-income families, veterans and parents can get free legal advise, grant money, short term housing and other assistance. Find how to stop or delay an eviction in the Wichita KS area.

A number of organizations provide help as part of the Task Force to End Chronic homelessness (TECH as well as Homeless Coalition. They offer many different programs for stopping evictions as well as placing people into a new, affordable home. Whether it is grant money to pay a security deposit, free lawyers for tenants with an eviction or pay or quit notice and other solutions, there are resources for stopping homelessness in Sedgwick County.

Help for families or individuals in Wichita to stop an eviction

The programs in the region are strictly focused on helping low income tenants. There is not assistance for homeowners. This means that a family or single parent that rents an apartment in Sedgwick County (or that leases a home) can apply for emergency eviction prevention help. When qualified, and funding allows, there may be money to pay for rental arrears or energy bills. Or other expenses covered by by legal fees from an attorney or relocation/rehousing costs.

There are many local agencies in Sedgwick County that offer these homeless prevention programs to local residents. Some of them are as follows. Even if one is not available, or can't assist with the specific need, then referrals may be given instead.

There is an overall Plan to End Chronic Homelessness throughout Sedgwick County as well as the city of Wichita. TECH, as well as their non-profit partner groups, allocate HUD funds and offer help to low-income families in partnership with local charities. Together they offer everything that is needed to tackle to problems of evictions as well as lack of affordable housing.

Sedgwick County eviction prevention services are often paid for using money from the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Program. The government money will be used to keep the family in their current, private housing or apartment. When possible, there may be money, including loans, to pay for the following costs. ESG can assist with rental costs, utility bills, water needs, winter heating bills, and much more.

 

 

 

When seeking a grant, referrals are needed from one or the following non-profits listed below. They should first call on one of the agencies below. Or they can try the United Methodist Open Door, Sedgwick County Human Services, USD 259, Wichita Children's Home, or even Veterans Administration. All of these groups are part of TECH, or the Task Force to End Chronic Homelessness. Or another referrals service is the United Way hotline, and they too offer housing programs.

ESG funds may also be used to coordinate free legal aid for tenants (or the homeless) in the county. There is a local office of the Kansas legal aid office, and their phone number is 316-265-9681. Attorneys and their staff from the Sedgwick County office are committed to help low income families as well as seniors that are threatened with an eviction. When this is not possible, the agencies may try to mediate some form of solution to the crisis. Find a free lawyer for low-income tenants in KS.

Rehousing programs in Sedgwick County

The currently homeless can often benefit from the Housing First program. A case manager will partner with the applicant on this multi-faceted service. When a client meets the HUD definition of being homeless (such as living on the streets or in a shelter) then assistance may be given to them. This includes everything from a low-cost, no waiting list apartment in Wichita to long term housing stability services.

The first step is getting the Sedgwick County homeless family some type of temporary lodging. The three solutions may be a homeless shelter, the Center of Hope issuing a free motel voucher, or transitional housing. Once the goal based steps that are part of the case management rehousing program are met, then agencies may be able to provide cash grants for paying security deposits as well as moving costs or landlord fees. Look here for details on Housing First for homeless families.

The youth that are homeless, or on the verge of having their parents evicted, can get help too. This includes rehousing into an affordable help as well as financial literacy to help stop future evictions. The non-profits want to keep families together. Whether it is a single mom or two parent household, ensuring that children and the youth in Wichita are safe and stable is a priority.

 

 

 

 

Apply for homeless prevention in Sedgwick County

The main organizations to apply at for programs to stop an eviction, homelessness or to rehouse people are below. There may not only be assistance in leasing a new home in the city of Wichita, but many of the TECH based agencies such as the Center of Hope will offer grants to pay for various housing related expenses.

  • The Center of Hope is a leading eviction prevention non-profit, and dial (316) 267-0222.
  • HumanKind Inn Homeless Shelter - Episcopal Social Services (phone (316) 269-4160) as well as Inter-Faith Homeless Ministries (dial (316) 264-8051)
  • Some of these groups include referrals from the United Way intake line. They have details on homeless shelter, grant programs, much more and the phone number is (211).
  • Salvation Army Emergency Social Services in Wichita. Call (316) 263-2196).

 

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