Our Programs

Since 2007 we have grown from two rental programs to now being involved in seven unique rental programs.
Each program has different qualifications and serves different populations. The programs provide different levels
of opportunity and support to low and extremely low income families in the Fox Cities. We have seen a steady
increase in the need for affordable rental housing and have continued to grow, as we are able, to meet that need.

1. The Affordable Housing (1) Program (AH1) is designed to provide affordable housing to families below 50% of the county median income ($35,560 for a family of four).  Families in this program pay no more than 40% of their income toward rent and may stay in the unit as long as they maintain good tenancy.

2. The Affordable Housing (2) Program (AH2) is designed for families with income between 50% and 80% of the county median income ($57,050 for a family of four). Rent is calculated based on the unit, but will never be more than 40% of the monthly income. Families may stay in the unit as long as they maintain good tenancy.

The purpose of the Affordable Housing Programs (1 and 2) is to provide safe, quality affordable housing to families so they have the opportunity to meet other basic needs.  No supportive services are provided.

3.    The Permanent Supportive Housing Program (PSH) serves individuals and families that were previously homeless, have a documented disability and have incomes below 30% of the county median ($21,400 for a family of four). Families may stay in the unit as long as they maintain good tenancy.

4. The Transitional Housing Program (THP) serves families that were previously homeless and have incomes below 30% of the county median ($21,400 for a family of four). The Transitional Housing Program is time limited to 24 months.

Families in the Permanent Support Housing and Transitional Housing Programs have a $750 minimum monthly income requirement and pay 30% of their monthly income in rent. Families in the Permanent Supportive Housing and Transitional Housing Programs receive supportive services* by a Case Manager, Life Skills Coordinator, and Child and Youth Resource Specialist (when applicable).  The goal of supportive services provided in the Transitional and Permanent Supportive Housing Programs is to give families the opportunity to gain independence and self-sufficiency, build a positive rental history and transition to mainstream affordable housing.

5.    The Special Needs Housing Program (SNP) provides permanent affordable accessible housing to special needs populations - specifically low income developmentally, cognitively and physically disabled households.  Households must have incomes below 30% of the county median income ($21,400 for a family of four). Families may stay in the unit as long as they maintain good tenancy.

The model for this program is that Housing Partnership serves as the property owner/manager and is responsible for the property maintenance, capital improvements and upkeep.  The occupants receive supportive services independent from the Housing Partnership.

6.    The It Takes a Village Community Housing Grant Program (ITAV CHG) provides permanent affordable housing to chronic homeless individuals that were former Housing First clients.   Rent is 30% of the household income with a minimum rent of $50.00, utilities included.  The Housing Partnership serves as the property owner/landlord.  Supportive services are provided by Ryan Community with After Care provided by COTS.

7.      The It Takes a Village Non-Community Housing Grant Program (ITAV Non-CHG) provides permanent affordable housing to low-income homeless individuals.  Rent is based on 30% of household income with the minimum rent being $250 and includes utilities.  The minimum income requirement to qualify for this program is $750.  Housing Partnership serves as the property owner/landlord and After Care is provided by COTS.

*Supportive Services: The goal of supportive services provided in the Transitional and Permanent Supportive Housing Programs is to give families the opportunity to gain independence and self-sufficiency, build a positive rental history and transition to mainstream housing.

Case Management - Adult Focused

• Provides a "hand up" for families by connecting them to community resources.
• Provides access to employment resources, transportation, mental health/health care, child care,

parenting skills and tenant training.

Case Management - Child Focused

• Connect children with community activities/programs.
• Liaison between school and family to ensure needs are met.
• Develop healthy parent/child relationships.

Life Skills Training

• Provides assistance with daily living skills by serving as a representative of a landlord, life "health" practitioner and assisting with returning to the occupation of living.
• Our staff models and teaches expectations of landlords in fair market housing.
• Staff provide training on home health and safety, budgeting skills, coping skills, education (often obtaining a GED/HSED), employment skills and time management.