SCCHS is dedicated to providing safe and secure temporary housing to the homeless while facilitating housing independence
Terms of Service
Crisis House Emergency Shelter
Admission Requirements:
Homeless
Be Free of Drugs and Alcohol while residing at the Shelter
Heads of households are 18 years of age or older
Not already served within the past 12 months
Must complete a background check at the Georgetown Police Department
and be free of any outstanding warrants, sexual offences orr violent offences
Northport Transitional Apartments
Admission Requirements:
Single head of household with minor children
Employed and neet to attend training classes
Able to pay rent, utilities and living expenses
Pass a criminal background check
Maintain a clean and orderly home subject to monthly inspections
Maintain an Alcohol and Drug Free Household
Complete a comprehensive application and undergo screening interview
Willing to participate in the program workshops and Case Management
activities provided by the agency
Samuel J. Kauffman House (SJK House)
Admission Requiremennts:
Employed single or two parent family with minor children
Must provide evidence of steady work history
Must be wilingg to participate in all program requirements
Must have a verifiable rental history
Must complete a criminal background check
Maintain an Alcohol and Drug FREE Household
Maintain a clean and orderly home subject to monthly inspections
Preference will be given to:
Couples amrried with 2 to 4 children
Single parent families with 2 to 4 children
Families who have previously been in the Crisis House, Northport or other
emergency shelter or transitional housing program and are ready for a
homeownership program
Families who are presently in public housing and receiving comprehensive
case management and are ready for a homeownership program
