Shelter Development and the Francis Homes program seek to provide safe, affordable housing to households facing significant housing instability, for which lack of program participation creates a reasonable likelihood of the household entering into a literal homeless situation. 

 

Francis Homes program participation is intended to be short term and stabilizing (18-24 months). During which period, the participating household will work with a partner case manager to address skills and resources necessary to exit the Francis Home into stable housing. 

 

Francis Homes participants, or partner agencies, will enter into a legally binding lease agreement with Shelter Development (or designated Agent), for a period of 6 months, or 1 year.

 

Program participation will be considered successful if the household exits the Francis Homes program into 

-Home ownership

-Fair Market Rental Unit

-Subsidized Housing Unit