Unity has shown its willingness to implement a one-of-a-kind model in order to more fully serve Chicago’s homeless youth.
Currently, Ujima Stars is the only youth program in Chicago using the new Joint Transitional Housing (TH) and Permanent Rapid Rehousing (PH-RRH) model. It provides housing and support services to homeless youth, ages 18-24, including singles and youth-headed families.
Program highlights:
• Clients can move into a transitional housing model and ultimately, into permanent housing
• Lease is in the client’s name
• Program provides subsidies and support services
• Case managers meet with participants regularly
Ujima STARS serves all genders and sexual orientations. It provides employment skills, builds confidence, and links to jobs and job coaching.
This program recognizes the importance of existing co-parenting relationships and encourages and facilitates co-parenting couples, regardless of marital status, to reside in the program together, if they choose. Unity offers the only youth housing programs in Chicago with this option.
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