• Homeless or in immediate threat of becoming homeless
• Custody of minor children
• Employed full-time
• Strong work history
• Drug and alcohol free
• Live, work or have children attending school in the North Metro area
• Verifiably married for a two parent household
• Willing to enter a contract with HomeStretch and comply with the program requirements including budgeting, debt repayment, prompt rent payment, proper apartment upkeep, participation in Life Skills, cooperation with the HomeStretch staff and volunteer mentor team and on-going communication after program graduation

How to Apply:

1. Contact our office to get detailed information and arrange an appointment to complete an application if eligible
2. Applications are screened by the HomeStretch staff and qualified candidates are interviewed
3. If your family is selected, you will be matched with resources -- a HomeStretch Family Coordinator and a volunteer Mentor Team to work with you during your time in the program
4. You will sign the HomeStretch contract where you agree to follow the rules and requirements of the program
5. Move-in details are arranged and you are eligible to live in the HomeStretch rent-controlled residence during your time in the program. On average, families usually remain in the program from 12 - 18 months
6. You will have support to help you return to financial independence including regular meetings with the HomeStretch staff, coaching from your mentor team and Life Skills classes
7. To prepare your family for graduation from the program, we will work with you to identify the appropriate transition steps depending on your financial status
8. HomeStretch staff will stay in touch with you after you graduation to assess your continued progress and look for ways to improve our services