Virginia Williams Family Resource Center Eligibility Process
At a glance
What: Council oversight of how the Department of Human Services decides family shelter eligibility at the central intake center, including documentation requirements, domestic violence screening, interim eligibility and referrals to the Homelessness Prevention Program.
Where it stands: Roundtable held October 8, 2026. Providers reported denials and no written appeals; DHS said family homelessness is down 55% since 2015 and that HPP regulations are planned within the year. DHS committed to follow-up data. Written testimony is due October 22, 2026.
Next: DHS follow-up data and staff training details; draft HPP regulations.