Community Housing Programs and Resources (DCYF Partners)

DCYF works with outside agencies to increase capacity and access to housing and housing resources. The following list of Washington state entities can offer additional help. 

• Coordinated Entry (CE) 
  Through CE, systems can monitor an inventory of housing resources and appropriately prioritize households for available services. CE aims to guide households experiencing a housing crisis through the crisis response system by providing access to the most appropriate housing through a standardized assessment, prioritization, and referral process.
   
• Foundational Community Supports (FCS) resources (Funded by the Health Care Authority)
  FCS is a program offering benefits for supportive housing and supported employment for Apple Health-eligible beneficiaries ages 16+ with complex needs. Wellpoint will work with housing and employment providers to help enrollees find and maintain jobs; acquire stable, independent housing; and gain the necessary skills to be successful. For questions or for more information, email FCSTPA@wellpoint.com, call 844-451-2828, or fax inquiries to 844-470-8859.
  • Foundational Community Supports Referral Form
     
• Independent Youth Housing Program (IYHP) - Young Adults Ages 18-24 (Funded by the Office of Homeless Youth (OHY))
  • Housing support for young adults who have experienced foster care at any age.
  • The length of time the person is supported varies by location but may be about 12-18 months.
  • OHY Resources for Youth and Young Adults
     
• Young Adult Housing Program (YAHP) - Young Adults Ages 18-24 (Funded by the Office of Homeless Youth)
  • Housing support for young adults who have experienced homelessness.
  • OHY Resources for Youth and Young Adults
     
• Transitional Living Program (TLP) - Youth ages 16 and 17 years old (Funded by the Office of Homeless Youth)
  • Long-term housing and case management support for non-state dependent youth who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence.
  • TLPs may be operated within licensed facilities and/or host homes.
  • OHY Resources for Youth and Young Adults
     
• Youth Homelessness Demonstration Project (YHDP) Rapid Rehousing
  • OHY Resources for Youth and Young Adults