Rapid Rehousing (RRH)

The goal of Domestic Violence (DV) Rapid Rehousing (RRH) is to immediately house victims of DV and to keep them housed through financial assistance and intensive case management. Clients are referred by CHILD, Inc.’s domestic violence shelters and dv service providers.  Rental assistance, necessary housing supplies, and staffing for the RRH program come from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and local support.  This intervention is called the Housing First model. The model is unique because it doesn’t require participants to have met goals such as being sober or securing employment as a prerequisite to becoming housed.  CHILD, Inc.’s RRH program was ranked number one on the state’s 2023 and 2024 funding prioritization list. This means that Delaware’s Continuum of Care chooses to fund CHILD, Inc.’s RRH project before all others.

The Rapid Rehousing program staff work tirelessly with our clients to provide case management, find housing, assist with budgeting, identifying resources, and, if necessary, transfer the life skills needed to be good tenants. It’s our privilege to help our clients to begin successful lives anew.

Each year we strive to serve more people than the year before. We are on target to achieve that goal.

The individuals and families we serve need safe and affordable housing. We’d like to partner with you to make that happen.

Call (302) 254-5520 and ask for the Rapid Rehousing (RRH) Department to learn how you can make a difference today!
(302) 254-5520
AMAZON WISHLIST

Information for Landlords

We are looking for landlords
  • Are you a landlord or property manager in New Castle County?
  • Do you have apartments or houses available within the fair market rent for the area?
  • Are you interested in helping women and children begin a new life after domestic violence?
Benefits

Eliminate advertising expenses – CHILD, Inc. offers you access to clients who are ready to rent. Call us when you have vacancies, and we’ll quickly match you with a tenant or tenant family.

Security deposits – Our clients may be able to afford the monthly rent; however, they may not have the security deposit and first month’s rent saved up. We’re here to help make that happen.

Rental subsidies –The rental subsidy we assist with averages three to six months, depending on the client’s financial circumstances. 

Educated renters – We help our clients, your tenants, with personal budgeting, understanding their rental agreements, and learning basic tenant skills as part of our training program. 

Regular home visits – While clients are working with CHILD, Inc., a Case Manager meets with them a minimum of once per month to be sure they are getting the support they need. This proactively helps identify and prevent issues. 

The support of a Case Manager – You and the tenant have the support of a Case Manager. We encourage initial communication with each other. If help is needed in creating better understanding, the Case Manager can be called on to serve as a neutral party. We care about the success of each landlord/tenant relationship and want success for everyone involved. In fact, we hope to work together in future relationships.

CHILD, Inc.’s Financial Responsibility – If we agree to pay for a security deposit, utility deposit, or subsidize a monthly rental fee you can count on our support.

There’s nothing more important than a safe and happy home – Everyone deserves a safe, affordable home. That’s the foundation of everything needed for a successful future. 

Advocate visibility – After partnerships are established, we like to reward advocates/landlords with visibility on our marketing assets. We want to thank you publicly and give you the praise you deserve.

Many women and children arrive at our doors fleeing for their safety and that of their children. 

They arrive with a small bag of clothing and essentials. Sometimes, there’s no time to collect vital records. That’s when our work begins.

CHILD, Inc. is dedicated to helping families heal and begin life anew.  Our mission is to be the leading advocate for Delaware’s children.

We’re looking for a few good landlords to help with the most important step – a new home.

CHILD, Inc.’s Rapid Rehousing Department provided case management and found safe and affordable housing for 100 people last year.

"We’re actually doing great! We are currently still in the same house. The program helped me in so many ways. Between looking for housing, working with my schedule and being a full-time single mom, paying portions of my rent, grocery assistance etc. Definitely a great program."
“I joined CHILD, Inc. services December 24, 2020, just when I thought I had nowhere else to turn and was running for my life they extended a helping and resourceful hand towards me. They have helped me retrieve important documents for me and my child… I would recommend CHILD, Inc. to families that's experiencing difficulties cause if they can help me get back on the right track, I'm sure they can and will do the same for anyone.”
“A woman with a teenage daughter struggling to find stability found help through Rapid Rehousing. Although the program could help with housing, the mother struggled with utilities due to health issues and limited job skills. The family was able to obtain utility assistance through the Fund for Women which allowed the family to remain safe and warm in their home. Additionally, due to the family’s income struggles they had the opportunity to extend their RRH support a month to enable more time to plan for long term housing stability.”
“A pregnant mother with zero housing support was able to connect with services through RRH. A woman thankful for any and all assistance was afforded an opportunity to start fresh, free from domestic violence. Through the Fund for Women grant this mother was able to obtain a bed for herself and toddler beds for her children. She also was able to gain assistance with her utility bills which were burdensome due to her limited financial support.”
“The Fund for Women was able to provide a woman who had traveled cross country for a relationship with her young child support in her most vulnerable time. Being so far from family and friends the family needed all the support they could get. The fund was able to supply the family with 2 beds that enabled the family to sleep comfortably in their new home. They were very thankful for the resource and excited about the new chapter of their lives. The fund was also able to provide an extra month of rent to cushion the families transition from RRH to independent rental payments. The family has reported being grateful for the support and opportunities allowed through Rapid Rehousing and the Fund for Women.”
“Upon signing up for Rapid Rehousing, I was overwhelmed by how quickly the program responded. Within just two weeks, they helped me find a new home for my family, something I desperately needed. This was especially challenging, as many shelters could not accommodate a family of my size. Rapid Rehousing not only found a place for us but also provided the necessary resources to ensure our stability—something I could not have imagined just a few weeks prior. I now feel safe, secure, and more mentally stable. The program has given me a fresh start, allowing me to relax and regain control over my life and my family’s future.”
“I know wholeheartedly with the help from CHILD, Inc. & Rapid Rehousing me & my 2 babies were able to find a home at the end of all hope in my heart. I am truly grateful for all that you and CHILD, Inc. has done for us. To my strong friends out there still fighting, you deserve to hear & know you are worth everything you feel you are.”

Call (302) 254-5520 and ask for the Rapid Rehousing (RRH) Department to learn how you can make a difference today!