Section Eight Family Unification
Who Qualifies For This Program?
- Families with children who have lost custody or who face losing custody, primarily because of lack of housing.
- Youth age 18-21 who are aging out of the foster care.
- All families and youth must be certified eligible by the State of Utah Division of Child and Family Services.
In Addition to Affordable, Safe, and Sanitary Housing, Youth Will Receive:
- Basic life skills counseling.
- Counseling on compliance with lease requirements.
- Housing search assistance given to aid in finding landlords that are willing to rent to youth.
- Job preparation skills.
- Educational career counseling.
- Individual case plan.
- 12 month commitment to services.
Goals of the Family Unification Program:
- Safe and Secure housing for foster children aging out.
- Bring and keep families together.
- Encourage foster kids to gain independence and stability.
The Housing Authority of Salt Lake City is Committed to:
- Cooperate and work closely with the Division of Child and Family Services to ensure all those who would benefit from this program are referred.
- Coordinate efforts with youth support agencies such as Valley Mental Health, Volunteers of America, YWCA, Community Action Program thus ensuring the participants have access to needed support services.
Contact Agencies:
State of Utah Division of Child and Family Services (801)538-4100
Housing Authority of Salt Lake City (801)487-2161
