APPLICATION INFORMATION
A. Background
Brantford Native Housing operates multiple transitional housing facilities. The many different housing facilities are geared to various Indigenous households. Our transitional housing program is offered to the following Indigenous households who are experiencing homelessness or are at-risk of homelessness:
1. Single males aged 18+
2. Single females aged 18+
3. Families
Clients eligible for Brantford Native Housing’s transitional housing programming are only permitted to stay in the transitional facilities for a duration of up to 12 months (1 year).
Please note, BNH’s transitional housing program is not a shelter and is not intended to provide emergency housing in any way. Residents will be expected to participate in programming to support household development and wellbeing. Further, it is a requirement of the transitional housing program to maintain abstinence from all alcohol and recreational (mood altering) drugs while residing in BNH’s housing facilities.
Completed Applications can be submitted via this form or printed off an brought in to our main office.
Mail or Drop Box – 318 Colborne St E, Brantford ON, N3S 3M9
Faxed – 519-756-1764
Once we receive and review completed prospective client application forms, one of Brantford Native Housing’s staff will reach out and connect with the applicant and schedule an intake interview.
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B. Program Requirements
1. a) Females aged 18+ At least 50% of the family (female applicants bringing children) must be of Indigenous ancestry.
b) Men aged 18+ Applicants must be of Indigenous ancestry.
c) Families – At least 50% of the family must be of Indigenous ancestry.
2. Applicant must be in need of housing due to homelessness or at-risk of homelessness (i.e., living in a shelter, temporarily staying with family or friends, etc.).
3. Applicant must be 18 years of age or older.
4. Applicant must be eligible for Ontario Works, ODSP or other income programs, if not working or attending school or a training course.
5. Applicant must be committed to paying service fees;
6. Applicant must be committed to connecting with community resources and moving toward an independent and healthy lifestyle.
7. Applicants must agree to sign our Consent to Obtain Information form with the referring community service agency and other service providers the applicant is working with.