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Turn Housing Goals Into Outcomes
FORWARD helps governments and nonprofits manage affordable housing programs and housing navigation services in one secure, easy-to-use platform. From tracking unit availability to coordinating referrals and documenting services, we give your team the tools to act faster and serve smarter.
Trusted by Over 1,500 Governments & Nonprofits
Key results:
Program launched with full support in English, Spanish, Khmer, and Tagalog
Streamlined intake and lender pre-approval checks
Strong local engagement and equitable access for underrepresented buyers
Program Use Cases
Affordable housing placement and tracking
Housing navigation and coordinated entry
Voucher management (e.g. Section 8)
Homelessness prevention and diversion
Case coordination for high-barrier individuals and families
Real World Impact
Long Beach Expands Homeownership with Targeted Down Payment Assistance
The City of Long Beach partnered with FORWARD to deliver $20,000 in homebuyer assistance to first-time and first-generation buyers in CDBG-eligible areas earning under 150% of AMI. FORWARD ensured secure, multilingual applications and fraud prevention for efficient, equitable delivery.
Launch Programs That Build Housing Stability
With FORWARD, you can:
Ensure compliance, track outcomes, and improve coordination across providers
Centralize client records, services, and housing options
Eliminate paper files and disconnected spreadsheets
Purpose-Built Tools for Affordable Housing & Navigation Programs
Centralized Housing Referrals
Log and manage referrals between case managers, housing partners, and landlords—reducing delays and missed connections.
Real-Time Housing Inventory Tracking
Keep an up-to-date list of available units, voucher status, and eligibility criteria—all in one searchable dashboard.
Client-Centered Case Management
Track individual housing plans, service touchpoints, and progress toward permanent housing—without spreadsheets.
Document and Eligibility Management
Collect, store, and verify income documentation, vouchers, and program eligibility with role-based access controls.
Trusted by Leading Governments and Nonprofits Nationwide
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Reduction in Manual
Admin Work
100%
Faster Program Launch
50%
Audit-Readiness for Compliance and Reporting
3x
Reduction in Manual
Admin Work
50%
Audit-Readiness for Compliance and Reporting
100%
3x
Reduction in Manual
Admin Work
3x
Faster Program Launch
50%
Faster Program
Launch
Trusted by Leading Governments and Nonprofits Nationwide
Program Use Cases
Voucher management (e.g. Section 8)
Affordable housing placement and tracking
Housing navigation and coordinated entry
Homelessness prevention and diversion
Long Beach Expands Homeownership with Targeted Down Payment Assistance
The City of Long Beach partnered with FORWARD to deliver $20,000 in homebuyer assistance to first-time and first-generation buyers in CDBG-eligible areas earning under 150% of AMI. FORWARD ensured secure, multilingual applications and fraud prevention for efficient, equitable delivery.
Real World Impact
Key outcomes to date:
Strong local engagement and equitable access for underrepresented buyers
Program launched with full support in English, Spanish, Khmer, and Tagalog
Streamlined intake and lender pre-approval checks
1,620 legacy applications reviewed and integrated
Case coordination for high-barrier individuals and families
Centralized Housing Referrals
Log and manage referrals between case managers, housing partners, and landlords—reducing delays and missed connections.
Real-Time Housing Inventory Tracking
Keep an up-to-date list of available units, voucher status, and eligibility criteria—all in one searchable dashboard.
Client-Centered Case Management
Track individual housing plans, service touchpoints, and progress toward permanent housing—without spreadsheets.
Document and Eligibility Management
Collect, store, and verify income documentation, vouchers, and program eligibility with role-based access controls.
Purpose-Built Tools for Affordable Housing & Navigation Programs
Launch Programs That Build Housing Stability
With FORWARD, you can:
Ensure compliance, track outcomes, and improve coordination across providers
Eliminate paper files and disconnected spreadsheets
Centralize client records, services, and housing options
Less Time Spent on Admin
50%
Audit Readiness for Compliance & Reporting
100%