How do you help someone living in a tent get housing?

[Thaia]

Good day;
I'm writing today to request help for a gentleman I have residing in my backyard. He set up a tent there after asking me if he can. He has been here since September and has fared well but, as the weather gets colder I fear for his safety and health so I am trying to help him find housing. I do provide him with all the help I can but, I myself am laid off and waiting on UC benefits to come around since the Covid has stricken so many and hurt us so bad. I want to see him get back on his feet and get the help he needs to get out of that tent and a place to live but, I've never had this situation before or even been in this situation before so, any guidance would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

[Admin]

Yes they can. But they will need some sort of self-sufficiency plan, works towards employment, be substance free etc. The first step will be a homeless shelter or transitional housing program to get the person out of the tent and a "roof" over their head. Find details on local transitional housing services.