Program Eligibility

We focus on helping working families experiencing homelessness get on the path to self-sufficiency. Our goal is to serve applicants who:

Are a family unit (at least one adult age 18 or older with at least one dependent).
Are considered homeless by HUD definition.
Have a total household income that is less than 80% of AMI (verified by any income received).
All adults age 18 and older must be employed, working 30 hours or more per week.
Have been a Mecklenburg County resident for at least 30 days.
Are free from active substance abuse for at least three months outside of any residential treatment programs.
Demonstrate motivation to make changes in their lives and are open to partnering closely with a social worker to do so.
Are willing to provide proof of income earned and money saved while in the program.
Have no sex offense convictions, felonies within the last three years and/or with pending charges. A criminal background check is run on all adults in household at time of assessment. Decisions regarding criminal backgrounds are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

If you would like to apply for our program services, please begin here

Completed referral form with signatures from applicant and referring social worker
Completed budget that reflects realistic picture of applicant’s income and expenses
Copies of IDs for all adults age 18 and older, and social security cards and birth certificates for all family members
Proof of employment and income (last thirty days of pay stubs, child support statement)
Proof of savings (bank statement)
Proof of full-time student status (if applicable)

For more information about referrals, please contact 704.335.5488 or intake@charlottefamilyhousing.org

Upon receipt of completed referral packet, the applicant will be contacted to complete an in-person assessment.