They have a 12 month, live-in, transitional housing program for women with children. Their goal is beyond self-sufficiency; it’s financial security and home ownership.
Their program is not free but appears to be very successful. Most graduates will leave the program with a downpayment and a very realistic path to home ownership. There’s currently a 6~8 month waitlist to get into the program.
In addition to the warm, structured and nurturing environment I observed on my last visit, there are reasons this program is generating successful graduates.
- There’s a job requirement. To get into the program you have to have a job. So applicants already understand the meaning of commitment
- There’s a $400/month fee to stay in the program
- There are financial literacy classes to teach program members how to handle money
- Members are provided with a Life Coach to help them cope with motherhood challenges along with formulating steps to achieve their goals
- child care is provided at no additional charge
- there are rules like curfews that
It’s easy to apply for their program. Just click here for their application. Unlike some other organizations, you will get a reply and feel confident that you’re at least on their waiting list.
Another thing that separates them from similar organizations is that they accept moms with teenage children. Here’s one of their homes.