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Transitional Housing for Women & Children

Contact: Centralized Assess & Information
Phone: 866-649-5862

Please call for an appointment with a case manager, who will provide you with an initial assessment in order to determine whether or not this program can meet your needs.

Services Provided

This program provides transitional shelter to single women and/or women with children who find themselves at risk of homelessness. The program is designed so that each woman lives in an individual bedroom/bath unit. Clients share a combined kitchen, living and play area. Women share laundry facilities and a small office to make phone calls and check voice mail and to practice resume writing and typing skills. Caseworkers provide individual and group counseling, job preparation assistance, crisis intervention, transportation assistance, day care assistance, advocacy services and referrals for immediate needs. Staff also help develop daily life skills.

Eligibility Criteria (Age, etc.)

Women come into this program from emergency shelters, battered women shelters and the streets. They must provide written documentation of their homelessness and must be 18 years of age or older. Up to three children may accompany a parent and must be under the age of 7.

Service Area

Clients may come from anywhere in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. However, most clients come from the Houston/Harris County area.

Fees

Women may stay for up to 12 months. Clients are expected to be enrolled in education/training classes and to obtain employment within their first six weeks of residence. Once they secure employment, they must put 20% of their take-home pay into a savings account to be used for move-out expenses and rental deposits.

Staff

A full-time clinical coordinator manages the program. In addition, one case manager works with the women to connect them with the services necessary to complete a plan of service and achieve stability in housing and income. A house manager is on site in the evenings and on weekends.

Volunteer Opportunities (Special Projects)

Parish and youth groups as well as businesses and schools assist in projects. Opportunities may include:

assisting with yard work and grounds maintenance
making “move-in” baskets
donating toiletries, make-up and clothing for women entering the workforce
collecting bedding and towels
donating school supplies and/or toys that are age appropriate for the children
assisting with childcare during group meetings
collecting canned and dried goods for the community food pantry

To volunteer

Hours of Operation:

8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Friday

History of Program/How Long In Existence

This program has been in existence for more than 20 years.