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Thank you for your interest in Hillcrest Transitional Housing. Before you complete the application, please read the following information carefully.

What is Hillcrest Transitional Housing?

Hillcrest is a transitional housing program designed to provide rent & utility free temporary shelter & supportive services so that clients can save money, pay off bills, regain confidence, and then move into their own home. Required weekly classes teach families about budgeting, nutrition, and job skills.

Where is the Transitional Housing Program located?

The transitional housing program provides temporary private shelter in Liberty, Avondale, Independence, Lee’s Summit, KC North/Parkville, Platte City & Kansas City, KS.

What are the program units like?

This program provides apartment-style shelter units to each client family. These are NOT private rental apartments, and are not leased to clients. Most units have 1-2 bedrooms, with private kitchen & bath. Each shelter unit is furnished, including dishes, pots & pans, linens, etc., which remain in the unit at client exit. There is a client phone (local calls only), but phones are not always available for the individual shelter units. There are washers and dryers located at each site, but there is not storage space available.

What are the requirements for me to be involved with Hillcrest?

• All adults in the family must work 40 hours per week. If you are not already employed 40 hours/week, you must be ready to actively seek employment at program entry.
• Adults will attend weekly sessions with counselors to work on budgeting, nutrition, and employment.
• Each client is expected to work hard at saving money and work at securing a permanent residence by the end the three-month program.
• Each client will help with up-keep of the shelter units, hallways, laundry facilities, and yards. .

How do I apply?

Anyone interested in Hillcrest must submit a written application, in person or via the website. It is then the applicant’s responsibility to contact Hillcrest on a daily basis to express an ongoing interest in the program. Once a program unit is available, the applicant will be invited to an interview. A committee of staff members will visit with each applicant about their needs, concerns, and goals. When the family attends the interview, it is helpful to have information about debts and sources of income. At that time we will provide more details about the program. A decision will be made within 24 hours of the interview as to whether the program is a good fit for the applicant.

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