Homeless Program

Since 2007, the Prince Home has offered housing and supportive services to as many as 12 homeless veterans in Illinois. Besides providing a safe and secure living environment, the program has helped veterans foster personal growth and independence.

A​s part of Illinois’ continued investment in veterans, IDVA has temporarily closed the Prince Home to reimagine it (and the campus) as the Nation's preeminent center for assisting unhoused women veterans. New residents will not be accepted during this renovation. Expected first phase to reopen in early 2026

IDVA will continue to work with community service providers, private organizations, and other state agencies on state and federal veteran programs to end veteran homelessness across the state. 

Please direct questions to the Veterans’ Home at Manteno: 

815-468-9737

Veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness are strongly encouraged to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) for assistance. Please visit the VA Homelessness Program page at  https://www.va.gov/homeless/.

If you need help with rental assistance, utility assistance, or are in danger of eviction, foreclosure, homelessness or are currently experiencing homelessness, you may qualify for our Homeless Prevention program. Please visit the Illinois Department of Human Services at https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=123529 for additional information such as how to contact one of their Homeless Prevention Providers, visit their Homeless Prevention Program homepage, or find to find a shelter near you. 

If you are at risk of or experiencing homelessness please visit the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development home page at https://www.hud.gov/states/illinois/homeless for resources in Illinois or call 2-1-1 to be connected to health and human service assistance.