1. Housing Benefits 101 Arc Conference

2. Housing Resources Toolbox Created in 2001 by DHS Provide information on:  Housing options in Minnesota  Services to help support independence  Affordable housing options  Resources to find housing

3. Housing Benefits 101 was designed to help people in need of: 1.Affordable housing AND 2.Services or supports to help them in their housing

4. Why? Whether thinking about housing, changing housing, or needing more services, Housing Benefits 101 is the safe, private way to:  Explore housing needs and goals  Learn about different types of housing  Find ways to pay for housing and services

5. What is it?  Replacing existing resources  Search existing directories  Application/eligibility website  Link to relevant sites  Crisis intervention  Connect with services

10. Things to Remember Policy is ever changing & thus so is Housing Benefits 101  Feedback  Annual Review Housing programs & services are provided across countless government and nonprofit organizations

11. Next steps Finding Home interactive tool Outreach Other audiences?

12. For more information Heidi Sandberg MN Department of Human Services heidi.sandberg@state.mn.us