What Is TSH (Transitional Supportive Housing) ?

TSH (Transitional Supportive Housing) is housing that is offered as part of an overall program.  Services, such as life skills, employment, case management, mentoring and much more, are offered in addition to the housing, within a home setting, to better assist individuals with self-sufficiency.  The length of stay is usually determined by the  the individual program guidelines.  Historically, individuals exit this type of housing program within a 6-month – 3 year period.  TSH is for individuals that require more help and assistance to become stable and self-sufficient.  

Our TSH program is for a 1-3 year period.  In that time, we work to move participants from the TSH setting to their own permanent housing.  Individuals that require more time are reassessed at pre-determined intervals to determine what more the IATT Project can do for them.  Those that need longer time are given it with the recommendation of the Case Manager and Executive Director.  All rules and guidelines must be followed and adhered to.

IATT Project housing does charge a monthly project fee.  That fee covers all project costs.  We do accept FYI, FUP and Chafee as well as IL Services dollars to cover project expenses.  However, it should be noted that our housing, programs and services are not Federal or State funded and never have been.  We are a 100% community funded organization.

How Do I Qualify For Your Housing Resource?

To qualify for our housing resource, you must be:

• 18-years-old, but not more than 24-years-old
• U.S. Resident or have your Green Card or be working on obtaing your citizenship
• Be a Catergory 1 homeless youth: homeless or transitioning into homelessness without resources of any kind
• Be able to pass a full background check

We do not accept individuals into the IATT Project that cannot pass an FBI Background check.  We are not a DOJ program.

To qualify for services, you must be:

• 16-years-old
• U.S. Resident or have your Green Card or be working on obtaing your citizenship
• Be at-risk of homelessness, or referred to our program

Does the IATT Project Housing Resource Have Rules That I Have To Follow?

Yes.  You must agree to follow the stated rules as set forth by the program.  Failure to follow the rules will result in your immediate removal from the home and the project, without exception.  The rules were established for the safety and welfare of staff and all project participants.  We have a zero tolerance policy in place.  Not everyone who says they are ready for a structured program of this nature actually is.

Is There A Project Fee Associated With This Housing?

Yes.  Project participants, who are living in the IATT House or in IH Housing, are expected to pay a monthly project fee.  The goal of this housing is to prepare young people for independent living.  

Can I be referred to the IATT Project via any agency or organization?

Yes.  We accept referrals from all of the following.  Please keep in mind that referred individuals must have reached the age of 16, for services, and 18 for housing.  Additionally, the referral for housing must be for an individual who is between the age of 18-24 and must be homeless, or transitioning into homelessness.  We accept referrals from all of the following in Indiana, with the exception of Covenant House, which operates in North and Central America :

• Aurora Inc.
• CoC
• UCS (United Caring Services)
• Evansville Rescue Mission (ERM)
• IHCDA 
• George Jr. Republic (GJR)
• EVSC 
• YWCA
• House of Bread & Peace (HBP)
• Covenant House (Worldwide)
• Young & Established (Y & E)
• University of Southern Indiana (USI)
• University of Evansville (U of E)
• United Methodist Youth Home (UMYH)

Please note that we are not a mental health care facility or hospital and we do not accept referrals for individuals that require a round-the-clock nurse, doctor or licensed medical professional to care for them.

Why do you accept referrals only from those listed above?

We accept referrals from all of the above as they deal directly with our target demographic and come into contact with those needing housing, resources, services and assistance on a daily basis.