The Family Transitional Housing Program has provided the security of shelter and support services to more than 1,500 children and their parents since being established in 1989.
The scattered shelter sites consist of nine two-bedroom apartments and four 3- bedroom homes (or duplexes). Total bed capacity is 40. The apartments and duplexes house families with multiple children.
Past statistics show the largest populations served are single mothers.
On average, 59%, of the total individuals served are children. Of the adults served, 70% are females and 30% are males.
Substance abuse is the greatest issue in 95% of the families and domestic violence is an issue in 57% of the families.
The families receive intensive case management services beginning with an extensive assessment to analyze the family’s history and events leading up to the current state of homelessness. The goal is to address the identified issues, enhance parenting and life skills, assist the family in securing economic independence through employment or other benefits programs and ultimately have them obtain permanent housing.