Justice-involved System-impacted Rental Assistance Program
(JSRAP)

Homelessness is 7.5 to 11.3 times more prevalent among people with a history of incarceration than the general population.
*Please note that as of August 2025, our program has changed. The current information is below. This is affects anyone previously signed up but not receiving assistance yet.*
 
Rescue-A-Life Foundation’s rental assistance program provides limited financial assistance with rent and security deposit to secure housing for enrolled clients to help reduce recidivism and homelessness. Clients may be eligible for assistance with security deposit and first month’s rent up to $1800 each.
    • Eligible clients must have been released from a correctional facility within the last 18 months.
    • Client must be a resident of Los Angeles County
    • Be homeless or at risk of becoming homeless
    • Have or be able to obtain a valid state ID and Social Security Card
    • Verification of Income – Employer verification, check stubs, benefits award letter, etc. 
    • Must be willing to search for suitable units. Limited housing navigation and referrals may be available. 
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For more information, please contact us at – 1-866-798-1118

 

Details:

*Please note that as of August 2025, our program has changed. The current information is below. This is affects anyone previously signed up but not receiving assistance yet.*

The financial assistance is for the amount of security deposit plus first month’s rent. The assistance is up to $1800 for the security deposit and $1800 for the first month’s rent for a total of $3600.  

Clients will be required to create a budget with the HN as well as discuss barriers to housing, including past evictions, credit history, and other information pertinent to the rental process.

Clients will be required to provide or be able to quickly obtain a state ID/license as well as Social Security card. These documents are required for proof of identity for the program and also required by landlords when renting a unit. If these items are not obtainable, please inform us ahead of time. 

The Foundation may be able to provide referrals to outside services should they be necessary for the client’s housing success.

 

For more information and to set-up an initial interview, please contact us at 1-866-798-1118.