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Heartland Human Care Services' Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) program is funded by the United States Department of Veteran Affairs and is administered through Heartland Human Care Services to provide supportive services for low or very low-income veteran families residing in or transitioning to permanent housing. The services are designed to increase the housing stability of veterans and veteran families who are at risk of or experiencing homelessness. Homeless veterans (and families) are placed into scattered-site apartments in the city of Chicago or Cook County with independent landlords. The SSVF program is able to provide temporary financial assistance directly to the landlord based on the needs of the veteran household. Participants at risk of homelessness are provided with financial assistance to ensure they can remain in their current housing (usually rental payments). All participants are offered employment services and receive intensive case management, housing location/inspection services, and referrals to other services such as clinical, education, and legal services. This program serves 220 veterans and their households annually.

** 8-13-2025 - Currently closed for remodeling will open early 2026.


Offers housing and supportive services to 12 homeless women veterans in Illinois.

** 8-13-2025 - Currently closed for remodeling will open early 2026.


Offers housing and supportive services to 12 homeless women veterans in Illinois.

CEDA's staff of HUD-certified Housing Counselors are available to assist with foreclosure prevention, pre-purchase, post-purchase, rental counseling, and financial counseling. We can also help identify those who qualify for new COVID-19 rent/mortgage relief programs.

Services

Personal Financial Counseling
Homeless Diversion Programs
Tenant Readiness Education Programs
Homebuyer/Home Purchase Counseling
Mortgage Delinquency and Default Counseling

** 8-13-2025 - Currently closed for remodeling will open early 2026.


Offers housing and supportive services to 12 homeless women veterans in Illinois.

** 8-13-2025 - Currently closed for remodeling will open early 2026.


Offers housing and supportive services to 12 homeless women veterans in Illinois.

CEDA's staff of HUD-certified Housing Counselors are available to assist with foreclosure prevention, pre-purchase, post-purchase, rental counseling, and financial counseling. We can also help identify those who qualify for new COVID-19 rent/mortgage relief programs.

Services

Personal Financial Counseling
Homeless Diversion Programs
Tenant Readiness Education Programs
Homebuyer/Home Purchase Counseling
Mortgage Delinquency and Default Counseling
CEDA's staff of HUD-certified Housing Counselors are available to assist with foreclosure prevention, pre-purchase, post-purchase, rental counseling, and financial counseling. We can also help identify those who qualify for new COVID-19 rent/mortgage relief programs.

Services

Personal Financial Counseling
Homeless Diversion Programs
Tenant Readiness Education Programs
Homebuyer/Home Purchase Counseling
Mortgage Delinquency and Default Counseling

** 8-13-2025 - Currently closed for remodeling will open early 2026.


Offers housing and supportive services to 12 homeless women veterans in Illinois.

BEDS Plus Summit Service Center operates a drop-in center for people experiencing homelessness in the west and south suburbs of Chicago. This includes case management, financial assistance, and other wrap-around services to help transition individuals back into permanent housing. It also includes 18 dedicated Medical Respite beds and a healthcare clinic for people experiencing homelessness with serious medical conditions.

Services

Transitional Case/Care Management
At Risk for Homelessness
Medical Respite Facilities/Beds for Homeless People
Homeless Diversion Programs
Homeless Drop In Centers

Works to fill the "gaps" to help individuals and families overcome barriers to exiting homelessness. Services include completing the coordinated assessment, obtaining identification, employment, education, health, and other related expenses for resources that are otherwise unavailable in the community

Limited services may be available to help imminently homeless individuals obtain or retain a rental unit.

Housing Forward works with individuals and families who are unsheltered and help them transition to supportive housing. Street Outreach Specialists connect with individuals by addressing basic needs such as food, water, personal hygiene kits, and clothing. As trust and relationship is built, staff members assess the needs of unsheltered individuals and connect them to case management, supportive services, and referrals.Diversion services help individuals and families who are facing homelessness to avoid emergency shelters or living on the street. This program provides immediate case management and support to help households rely on their existing strengths and support network.
CEDA's staff of HUD-certified Housing Counselors are available to assist with foreclosure prevention, pre-purchase, post-purchase, rental counseling, and financial counseling. We can also help identify those who qualify for new COVID-19 rent/mortgage relief programs.

Services

Personal Financial Counseling
Homeless Diversion Programs
Tenant Readiness Education Programs
Homebuyer/Home Purchase Counseling
Mortgage Delinquency and Default Counseling

** 8-13-2025 - Currently closed for remodeling will open early 2026.


Offers housing and supportive services to 12 homeless women veterans in Illinois.