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Transitional Housing/Shelter | Madison County Community Development

157 North Main Street, Suite 312, Edwardsville, IL 62025

Eligibility

Priority to families with children who are meeting the requirements of the shelter and are referred by the shelters
  • Other families that are self-referred have to also meet criteria for the Transitional Housing Program, meeting criteria does not guarantee placement due to capacity limits

Required documents

Social Security Cards
  • Proof of Income
  • Birth Certificates
  • State ID
  • Driver's License

Hours

Mon-Fri - 8:30am to 4:30pm
618-296-7004
Fax·

Fax

618-296-6485
Voice·

Energy Assistance

618-692-8940
Voice·

Main

618-296-5300
Voice·

Madison County Referral Line

Languages

English

Application process

Call (618) 296-5300 to apply

Fees

No Fees

Service area

Madison County in Illinois
Receives and administers block grants and other funds to facilitate the development and preservation of affordable housing, to aid in providing public services and facilities for low and moderate income citizens and assisting in the creation of employment and economic opportunities in Madison County, Illinois. Services include Weatherization Programs, Housing Down Payment Loans/Grants, Transitional Housing/Shelter, Air Conditioners, Fans, Electric Service Payment Assistance, Gas Service Payment Assistance, Heating Fuel Payment Assistance, Scholarships, Lead Abatement, Furnace Maintenance/Repair, Small Business Financing, Community Development Corporations and Regional Economic Development. ALSO KNOWN AS COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY

Last assured

03/11/2026

Providing organization

MADISON COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Receives and administers block grants and other funds to facilitate the development and preservation of affordable housing, to aid in providing public services and facilities for low- and moderate-income citizens and assisting in the creation of employment and economic opportunities in Madison County, Illinois. Services include Weatherization Programs, Transitional Housing/Shelter, Air Conditioners, Fans, Electric Service Payment Assistance, Gas Service Payment Assistance, Heating Fuel Payment Assistance, Scholarships, Furnace Maintenance/Repair, Small Business Financing, Community Development Corporations and Regional Economic Development. LGBTQIA+ Serving Organization. ALSO KNOWN AS COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY