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During the average six-month transition period, each participant will receive intensive case management services, employment and income counseling, life skills training and housing counseling services.  Case managers will help each family identify, assess, address and resolve each of the issues, which may be an obstacle to success.  The case managers will also motivate the family members, encouraging them as they grapple with their personal/family issues.

Families First participants will also be eligible to receive food, clothing, furniture and personal care items. Through project partners, participants will also be eligible to receive health services, educational opportunities and behavioral and mental health services.

After a successful first phase, clients will have eased into paying 100% of their rent and financial obligations. However, they are still given an opportunity to participate in the life skills classes and attend any outings or get-togethers sponsored by the program. Their case manager will continue to be available to them should they need anything.

We feel it is a privilege to assist them and are proud of their efforts.

According to one of our recent graduates: “Becoming homeless is not only about not having a place to sleep; it is also about feeling guilty for letting your children down.  It is about going into survival mode and losing the respect of your family, friends and even yourself.  It causes the parent-child relationship to break down and families can become disconnected.  A program like Families First addresses not only the problem of not having a place to sleep, but also helps parents and their children reconnect.  It restores respect and trust within the family unit.”