Am I eligible?
How do I apply?
Transitional Living Services*
GA/RYSE can assist with basic household startup cost and setup including rental and utility deposits, bedroom suite, dining room furniture and household items, up to a specified amount.
Emergency Assistance*
The Georgia GA/RYSE program can provide rental assistance for up to 3 months, utility and rental deposits, food services, and coaching assistance with an approved living plan. Emergency assistance is provided on a temporary basis.
* Requires Prior Approval From A Specialist, As Funds Are Available
Am I eligible?
Below are the requirements for receiving housing support, depending on your age, whether you're a post secondary student, as well as if you're "in care" or "out of care.
In care:
- Case Manager will provide youth with housing services through an approved placement for youth in care.
- Transitional Living Services (17-21)
out of care:
- Emergency Assistance (former foster youth 18-21) *youth who are at risk of being homeless.
- Transitional Living Services (18-21)
Housing Assistance For Post-Secondary Students
In Care:
- Room and Board
- Case Manager will provide youth with temporary housing during holiday breaks
out of care:
- Room and Board
- Temporary placement during holiday breaks
- Rental reimbursement up to $300 per month for students living off campus in an apartment with a signed approved lease agreement in student’s name.
- Emergency Assistance *
* Requires Prior Approval From A Specialist, As Funds Are Available
How do I apply?
Contact your Regional Specialist for details.
Helpful Links
- Apartment Search Tips
- Georgia Commission on Equal Opportunity Fair Housing
- Georgia Homeless Assistance Directory
- Georgia Housing Search
- Artists Helping Children lists shelters in Georgia
- Samaritan House of Atlanta helps homeless men and women achieve self-sufficiency through personalized employment readiness and life stabilization programs
- Salvation Army
- Jefferson Place Emergency Shelter (Atlanta)
- Elizabeth Inn Emergency Shelter (Marietta)
- Ministries United for Service and Training Soup Kitchen (Marietta)
- Augusta Street Ministries: Food, Blankets, Clothing, & Hygiene Kits for the Homeless
- Good Samaritan Homeless Center for Women with Children (Atlanta)
- Atlanta Union Mission: Food & Shelter for Men, Women, & Children
- Good Neighbor Homeless Shelter in Cartersville which offers temporary shelter to individuals & families
- Trinity Urban Ministries of Atlanta (Trinity Table & Trinity House)
- Harvest Outreach (Dalton): Emergency shelter for men, women, and children
- Golden Harvest Food Bank (Augusta)
