YOUTH HOUSING ADVOCACY

• The Youth Housing Advocacy Program works to insure that youth referred by the Department of Children and Family Services in the State of Illinois obtain and/or maintain safe and affordable housing.

• The program achieves these goals by:

  • Assisting clients to negotiate with landlord in the areas of affordable rent and rent due dates

  • Providing educational training in the areas of:

    • Home maintenance

    • Tenant/landlord rights and responsibilities

    • Consumer education

    • Budget counseling

  • Providing linkages to community-based resources; and

  • Providing follow-up services.

• Follow-up for the Youth Advocacy Housing Program includes visits as needed to insure the client is able to meet basic life necessities and maintain their rental agreement.