Diversion
We offer innovative programs such as relocation services, mediation, assistance to keep families with support systems, one-time transportation assistance, and vital resources — to address their needs in a cost-effective, targeted approach. If you need this service, click the get help button.
139
received
transportation assistance
87
families were
diverted from the shelter system
67%
of families served
in Rapid Resolution moved into permanent housing
Housing Resources. Transportation. Rapid Support.
All of these things —and many others—are types of assistance that can get families on the path to stability. We address the barriers that families face by working with families and local partners to overcome them.
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Studies show that cost of transportation has "prevented individuals' upward mobility out of homelessness". Lack of transportation can cause families to experience homelessness and then keep them unhoused. FPGD is the only provider of direct one-time transportation assistance in the city of Denver. We help keep families from entering the shelter system by evaluating families for rapid services like relocation/reunification to a different city or state with family or friends, helping with move-in rental assistance, like first months rent or security deposits, and other types of financial assistance or mediation.
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When families are experiencing homelessness, it can be difficult to navigate the complex system that is low-income housing and assistance. In order to assist them through this process, we offer housing navigation. Families meet with our Housing Navigator to connect to resources available.
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Rapid Resolution Program
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The Goal: Identify quick housing options to divert families from the shelter system and into short-term or permanent housing.
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Services offered: move-in rental assistance, family mediation, reunification/relocation, and limited rental/other financial assistance.
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4-5 families a month assisted with a security deposit or first months rent
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Process: Families apply on our get help page or call in for assistance. A family advocate reaches out to confirm eligibility and assistance or the family gets a denial email if we're out of funding. Approved families come to our office to receive assistance or get rental payment wired/mailed to the property manager if seeking rental assistance.