PDS Supportive Housing (GRH) & Hennepin County – Family Tenancy Support Services

Housing Support Services
PDS partners with Hennepin County to provide Housing Support Services for individuals experiencing long-term homelessness.

We offer two different Housing Options:

Housing With Services – Independent (HWS-I)
Long-Term Homelessness (LTH)

Our Housing Case Managers help people with disabilities live independently in the community.

Eligibility is determined by the County Coordinated Entry Program.

Housing Support may cover:

• Rent and utilities

• Food and housekeeping

• Bed, bedding, and linens

• Laundry and cleaning supplies

• Clothing storage

Additional services may include:

• Help keeping your housing

• Support with daily living and social skills

• Job support

• Health-related services

To get started, contact the PDS Housing Coordinator or Hennepin County’s Coordinated Entry to see if you’re eligible for the program.

Family Navigation (Family Tenancy Support Services)
Provider: PDS

Program Overview
Family Navigation helps families transition from homelessness into permanent supportive housing. Referred through Hennepin County’s Coordinated Entry System (CES), the program supports families with the highest needs.

Families are matched to one of five housing options:

• Minnehaha Townhomes

• Family Expansion

• Hook & Ladder

• Stable Homes

• Emergency Housing Vouchers

Who We Serve
This program is for families who:

• Have at least one minor child

• Are staying in emergency shelter, domestic violence shelter, or unsheltered in Hennepin County

• Have at least one adult with a disabling condition

• Have been referred by CES for permanent supportive housing

Services Provided

Phase I: Intake & Assessment (1–3 months)

• Weekly in-person meetings

• Help gathering documents for housing

• Background check assistance

• Support with payment plans for past landlords

• Goal setting for housing, work, health, and family

• Help applying for expungement, if needed

Phase II: Transitional Support (2–6 months)

• Weekly contact and 2–3 in-person visits per month

• Education on tenant rights and shared housing

• Lease review and negotiation support

• Move-in cost and furnishing assistance

• Help with utility setup and address changes

• Create a housing stability plan

Phase III: Long-Term Support (6+ months)

• Monthly in-person support

• Referrals for therapy, mental health, and family services

• Help with housing paperwork and recertifications

• Ongoing support to stay housed and manage crises

PDS Housing Stabilization Services (HSS)

Housing Stabilization Services (HSS) is a Medical Assistance (MA) benefit to help Minnesotans with disabilities, mental illness, substance use disorders, or seniors find and keep housing in the community.

What PDS HSS Offers
HSS provides support through three main service phases:

1. Housing Consultation (for people without a waiver or care coordinator)

• Helps create a Housing Focused Person-Centered Plan and choose a service provider

• Includes:

  • Help gathering required documents

  • Planning based on housing needs and goals

  • Provider selection and coordination

  • Info on rights, appeals, and non-housing supports

2. Housing Transition

• Helps you find and move into housing

• Includes:

  • Housing search and applications

  • Budgeting and lease education

  • Help with deposits, moving costs, and landlord communication

  • Support with benefits, applications, and accommodations

3. Housing Sustaining

• Helps you stay in your home and avoid eviction

• Includes:

  • Ongoing housing support planning

  • Help with recertification, landlord issues, or rent problems

  • Lease education, safety planning, and coaching

  • Support with income, benefits, and community connections

Who’s Eligible?
You may qualify if you meet all of the following:

• 18 or older

• Enrolled in Minnesota Medical Assistance (MA)

• Have a disability or disabling condition, such as:

  • Mental illness, substance use disorder, developmental disability

  • Long-term illness or injury

  • Learning disability (per DHS)

  • Need help with mobility, communication, decision-making, or behavior

• Have housing instability, such as:

  • Homelessness or risk of eviction

  • Living in temporary housing

  • At risk of entering an institution or leaving one soon

What Documents Do You Need?

If you have a CSSP (Coordinated Services and Support Plan):
You’re all set! No additional paperwork required.

If you don’t have a waiver/CSSP, you’ll need:

• Proof of MA: PMI number or MA card

• Assessment: MnCHOICES, PSN, or Coordinated Entry receipt

• Proof of Disability: PSN, Medical Opinion, or SSI/SSDI proof