The Christian Service Center's legal team assists individuals experiencing chronic homelessness in Central Florida. In collaboration with Advent Health, the project addresses unaffordable housing by providing legal support to resolve civil legal issues, such as evictions and tenant rights disputes. The team identifies individuals in need through case management and connects them with legal services to improve their chances of securing stable housing. In the third year of the partnership, the program managed 524 cases, and 281 individuals received legal counsel services. One hundred three individuals successfully resolved their civil legal issues, while 48 individuals either mitigated the risk of housing loss or were referred to a housing case manager.
Why We Did It
The program addresses the growing challenge of unstable housing caused by civil legal issues. Many individuals experiencing homelessness face barriers to securing affordable housing due to unresolved legal matters, such as evictions, disputes, or violations of tenant rights. By tackling these issues, the project aims to reduce homelessness.
