What is CATCH?
CATCH is an acronym that stands for Charitable Assistance To Community’s Homeless. CATCH is also a verb which means to keep from falling. CATCH is a community, collaborative effort, administrated by the City of Boise, and designed to assist homeless families with children. This effort is sponsored by community partners, including the United Way, local businesses, local communities of faith, and the City of Boise. CATCH is a program which provides housing first, and then coordinates social services and case management to address the issues which contributed to the episode of family homelessness.

How Does CATCH Work?
Local businesses and congregations of faith agree to sponsor a family for the terms of a lease (up to a maximum of twelve months). The leases are signed between the family and a landlord, and typically range in market value from $500- $800, depending on the size of the unit needed. The City of Boise covers all of the administrative costs of CATCH operation, which includes the case management of CATCH families.

Becoming a CATCH Partner
If you, your business, or faith community would like to sponsor a homeless family with children, please contact us at CATCH@cityofboise.org We appreciate opportunities to present to organizations, small groups, and committees/boards. We are also happy to meet with individuals to answer questions about CATCH.

If You Are Homeless With Children...
Please contact any of our partnering agencies, who can connect you with immediate services and determine if you are eligible for CATCH (see Eligibility Criteria). These agencies can also provide you with a CATCH application.