How Emergency Housing Placements Work

Where Are People Placed?

Individuals

For individuals, we search for permanent housing first at boarding or rooming homes. If there is no availability, we locate temporary housing in a shelter or motels.

Families with School Age Children

For families with school age children displaced from their housing, we make every effort to place them in the school district of origin. 

Who Makes the Placements?

Business Hours

During Monday through Friday office hours, DSS is responsible for identifying and securing emergency housing for individuals and families who come to DSS seeking emergency housing placement.

After-Hours

After 5 p.m. on weekdays and on weekends, Family of Woodstock is responsible for identifying and securing emergency housing for individuals and families seeking assistance.

Transitioning to Permanent Housing

In an effort to permanently house families and individuals, DSS partners with RUPCO to bring voucher applications to clients, help them complete the applications, and submit them to the County with available vouchers.