Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan
Having a place to call home is something most people take for granted. For others, it's often a dream. Our Welcome Home program can turn these dreams into reality.
Welcome Home staff members use a variety of strategies, helping you gain the skills and confidence for self-sufficiency. Strategies include case management services, personalized skills assistance and financial support. If you're struggling with homelessness, our Welcome Home staff can fill the gaps to get your life back on track.
Welcome Home is a rental assistance and support program providing rent vouchers and additional support to anyone who is homeless or on the verge of living on the street.
Welcome Home clients can live in temporary housing for up to two years, rent-free, while receiving support services that help build the skills needed to gain independent and permanent housing.
In return for the free rent assistance, clients meet weekly with a case manager, beginning the process of moving toward independence. Case managers provide:
The Welcome Home program is open to anyone in Marquette or Alger County who is:
The Transitional Living Program (TLP) provides services for runaway, throwaway and homeless youth ages 16-21. With the help of a case manager, you will develop an individualized plan to ensure safe and stable living arrangements through an assessment of needs, life skills training and counseling to begin to make positive life changes. This program helps youth strengthen relationships and expand natural support systems. TLP is a goal driven program that encourages youth to identify and overcome barriers that lead to self-sufficiency.
706 N. 9th Street, Sheboygan, Wi 53081 920-458-7100, ext. 103
721 Park Street, Manitowoc, Wi 54220 920-682-2816, ext. 104
24-Hour Hotline - Free and Confidential 855-LSS-RAYS or 855-577-7297
To qualify for services youth age 16-21 need to be homeless or residing in unsafe/unstable living arrangements.
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6737 W. Washington Street Suite 2275 West Allis, WI 53214 414-246-2300