Leased Apartments Program (LAP)
Open Only to Salem County Residents
A holistic housing-first approach to transitioning Salem County individuals & families from homelessness to permanent housing. Salem County Inter Agency Council of Human Services leases private apartment units to offer temporary occupancy & supportive services to Salem County individuals and families experiencing homelessness. In the safety of stable housing, alongside supportive case management services, participants work to remove barriers and achieve their permanent housing goals.
The IAC is excited to offer this program, launched in October 2023, to build sustainable community housing paths in Salem County. While we have a limited amount of participant spots available, we are always striving to grow our impact. If you are a landlord interested in leasing with us, please contact the IAC program coordinator.
WILL THIS SHELTER ME TONIGHT?
No, this is not an emergency housing program. If in need of emergency housing, please contact Salem County Board of Social services during normal business hours at 856-299-7200 and dial 2-1-1- after business hours.
ARE THE UNITS LOCATED IN SALEM COUNTY?
Yes.
HOW LONG IS THE TEMPORARY OCCUPANCY?
The expected length of stay is three months
CAN I BE SCREENED AND APPLY ANYTIME?
No, please read procedures on the back of this flyer.
IAC prohibits discrimination in housing on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender, and LGBTQ+, familial status, national origin disabilities family composition, and/or marital status The lAC ensures Equal Opportunity in the provision of housing and supportive services and will not discriminate based on the composition of the family (e.g., adults and children or just adults), the age of any members of the family, the disability status of any members of the family, marital status, actual or perceived sexual orientation, or gender identity.
WHAT IS EXPECTED OF A PROGRAM PARTICIPANT?
• Complete in-person application and interview process
• Work with Coordinator to complete documentation required for enrollment
• Temporary residency in apartments must comply with terms outlined in Occupancy Agreement • Coordinator will work with participants to develop personalized action plan, goals, and benchmarks for transitioning to permanent housing
• Coordinator will provide a detailed program orientation during enrollment
Scan for Pre-Screening
Referral Form
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
• No income requirements
• Must meet federal definitions of homeless
• Salem County resident
• Due to volume of need in Salem County, there may be a waitlist
SCREENING, REFERRAL, AND APPLICATION PROCESS
• IAC will publicize open screening and referral periods. Open periods when referrals are accepted and screening is conducted, currently are held for one-week timeframes, when there is room on the program waitlist. Screenings determine eligibility to to be added to the waitlist. When units are expected to be available within 30 days, households from the waitlist are invited to apply and interview. • During an open screening and referral period, a Screening and Referral form dated with the acceptance period is dispersed to the Salem County community of homelessness, emergency, and community service providers. This means any homeless individual or family seeking assistance from or enrolled with any provider will be informed of the opportunity to be screened. A poster is also hung at the Flying J Truck Stop. Local law enforcement and emergency response entities are specifically notified. Forms are provided in person to Parvin State Park. McKinney Vento liaisons in each school district for students experiencing homelessness are notified. • Persons may complete the mobile-friendly Screening form themselves, or may call the IAC office to complete over the phone. A case-worker, loved one, or any representative may also complete a Screening form, or call, and submit on a household’s behalf. All forms submitted during open periods will be reviewed and responded to.
