HOUSING APPLICATION Prosper House at Klimo Square Please take the time to read this application and complete it to the fullest extent possible. The information you provide will assist us in determining the stability of your housing situation and your eligibility for our programs. Today’s Date Your Name Current Address City/State Phone Number Your Birthdate Who do you Contact when there is an Emergency? Their Name Their Address Their Phone # Referral Source Their Name Their Address Their Phone # Any children? If so, how many? What age is/are your child/children? Your Current Housing Situation: Are you homeless right now? How long have you been homeless? Are you staying at a Shelter right now? If so, which one? Check those situations that pertain to you: Served a legal eviction notice within 30 days Did not pay utility bills Did not pay last month’s rent Doubled with family or friends Building in bad condition Overcrowded living situation Threats of being kicked out/asked to move out Living with a parent/relative If so, who? ________________________ Last Known Address Landlord’s Name Landlord’s Phone # Street Address City, State and Zip Code Monthly Rent Amount Average Monthly Utility Bill(s) Amount Have you ever applied for government subsidized housing? Yes If so, when and where? We have to ask you about your HEALTH status Have you ever been treated for a mental health diagnosis? Have you ever been hospitalized for a mental health issue? If so, please tell us when that happened and where you received treatment. Thank you. How many hospitalizations have you had within the last 5 years? Please list date, hospital, and purpose for admittance. Use more room if necessary. Are you on medication(s)? If so, please state the dosage and purpose of each Use more room to tell us if necessary. Thank you. Please check any that apply to you Learning disability A.D.D./ADHD diagnosis Developmental disability Social/Emotional disorder Seizure disorder Autism diagnosis Visually impaired Hearing impaired Please indicate the support services currently being provided to you Occupational therapy Speech/language therapy Individual counseling Group counseling/support group Domestic Violence Are you homeless due to domestic violence, abuse or assault in the last 30 days? Income History Are you currently working? Where? If so, has a police report been made? No Since when? How many Hours/Week? Pay per Hour What is your estimated monthly income? (Including SSI/Disability) Do you currently have any outstanding fines and/or monies owed? Yes No If so, how much? Support Network Do you have relatives that live nearby? Who plays an important role in your support network? (list as many names as applicable) How frequent is you contact with your identified support network? (please be as specific as possible) Why can’t you stay with family or friends? Check Which One(s) Pertains to you Lease Violation Financial Hardship Overcrowded Abusive Relationship Health Issues Too unstable or unsafe Strained relationship Other, please explain: Education What is the highest level of education complete? Yes Did you graduate high school? No Year Graduated High School Name Beginning with the ninth grade, please list every high school applicant has attended Did you have a GED? Yes No Yes No Please explain your educational goals. Have you ever attended college? If so, please indicate the school and date of attendance Arrest History Have you ever been convicted of a crime? Please list any past criminal activity including ALL misdemeanors and felonies. Also include any current outstanding community service, court fines, etc. This information will NOT disqualify you from entering a PAL Mission program. A background check will be conducted. Description of Offense Date of Offense Jail Time Served? Yes No If yes, how long? Probation/Parole Officer Name PO Phone # Next Court Date Outstanding Community Service or Court Fines – Please Give Amounts. Use 2nd page if necessary for any additional offenses Assessment (FOR APPLICANT TO COMPLETE) Please rate yourself on the following characteristics using a scale of 5 to 1 (5 indicating that the characteristic describes me very well, 1 indicating that the characteristic does not describe me well) Example: Reliability School Job Home/Leisure 3 n/a 4 Job Home/Leisure Additional Comments General (I regularly am/have…) School Additional Comments Reliability Initiative Motivation Perseverance Interpersonal (I get along with and can have productive relationships with…) School Job Home/Leisure What is your style of interaction? Please list some of your strengths and challenges Peers with Disabilities Peers without Disabilities Judgement/Decision-Making (I have the ability to…) School Job Home/Leisure Additional Comments Job Home/Leisure What types of situations do you find stressful? Do you have coping mechanisms that you use? Home/Leisure Explain some difficulties you find in organization Make everyday decisions using good judgement Act in an emergency using good judgement Use people as resources (ask for help) Emotional (I have the skills to…) School Cope with stress Adjust well to new situations Separate my problems from the problems of others Time Management/Organization (I am able to…) School Attend to a daily schedule Plan activities Prioritize Job Keep track of personal belongings Assessment (FOR REFERENT TO COMPLETE) Please rate yourself on the following characteristics using a scale of 1 to 5 (5 indicating that the characteristic describes the applicant very well, 1 indicating that the characteristic does not describe the applicant well) Example: Reliability School Job Home/Leisure 3 n/a 4 Job Home/Leisure Additional Comments General (The applicant regularly has…) School Additional Comments Reliability Initiative Motivation Perseverance Interpersonal (The applicant can get along with and can have productive relationships with…) School Job Home/Leisure What is the applicant’s style of interaction? Please list some strengths and challenges Peers with Disabilities Peers without Disabilities Judgement/Decision-Making (The applicant has the ability to…) School Job Home/Leisure Additional Comments Home/Leisure What types of situations does the applicant stressful? Make everyday decisions using good judgement Act in an emergency using good judgement Use people as resources (ask for help) Emotional (The applicant has the skills to…) School Job Cope with stress Adjust well to new situations Separate my problems from the problems of others Time Management/Organization (The applicant is able to…) School Attend to a daily schedule Plan activities Prioritize Job Home/Leisure Explain some difficulties the applicant may have in organization Keep track of personal belongings Please read the following CAREFULLY, then sign and date below. The information provided on the previous pages is accurate and honest to the best of my knowledge. I am aware this is NOT a promise of placement, it is ONLY an application. I understand a background check will be issued on my criminal activity (if any). I understand placing false information anywhere on this application may disqualify me from PAL Mission programs. I also understand placing false information on this application is grounds for termination should I be accepted into a PAL Mission program. Applicant Signature Date PAL Mission Staff Date Admission Process Applications are processed within 48 hours of submission; however, housing cannot be secured until our office receives all items outlined below: 1. Complete application (make sure all medical information is CORRECT and up-to-date) – no fee required 2. Recent psychological and neurological evaluation (completed within the last 3 years) 3. Verification of income 4. Signed authorization of release of information, per PAL Mission request Prosper House at Klimo Square is a service provided by P.A.L. Mission 1253 3rd St. SE Canton, OH 44707 330.453.9199 www.palmission.org Preparation for Adult Living