Kaylara is a former program participant and now a valued staff member at Friends of the Family. She came to us as a survivor of domestic violence, experiencing housing insecurity after fleeing an unsafe situation. Through Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) dollars distributed by the Iowa Finance Authority, Kaylara was able to secure safe, stable, and long-term housing.
Shortly after joining the program, she transitioned to self-pay and began working with Habitat for Humanity to build a home of her own. Today, Kaylara lives independently and works as a Housing Navigator at Friends of the Family, helping others find safe homes. We are grateful for Iowa Finance Authority’s role in her journey.
- Kaylara Hoadley, Homelessness Assistance Programs, Mason City
Friends of the Family
The Iowa Finance Authority partners with organizations across the state to address housing instability and support Iowans most in need, including Friends of the Family.
All the services offered at Friends of the Family are focused on providing assistance to victims of domestic abuse, sexual assault, homelessness and human trafficking. From providing emergency housing services to survivors to facilitating applications for permanent housing programs, FOF offers these services to 25 Iowa Counties.