The Center For Family Resources Inc

MOVING PEOPLE TO SELF-SUFFICIENCY THROUGH FINANCIAL STABILIZATION, HOUSING AND EDUCATION.

THE DIRECT SERVICES PROGRAM PROVIDES ASSISTANCE FOR RENT, MORTGAGE, UTILITIES, FOOD, PRESCRIPTIONS, AND TRANSPORTATION TO ELIGIBLE FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS TO HELP THEM RETAIN PERMANENT HOUSING AND PREVENT HOMELESSNESS. CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES HELP PARTICIPANTS ASSESS THEIR SITUATION, DETERMINE THE ROOT CAUSES OF THE HOUSING INSTABILITY, AND ESTABLISH A GOAL PLAN TO ADDRESS THE ISSUES. SUPPORTIVE SERVICES SUCH AS FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, EDUCATION, AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES MAY ALSO BE PROVIDED. FOLLOWING ASSISTANCE, THE CASE MANAGER CONTINUES TO WORK WITH THE PARTICIPANT ON ACCOMPLISHING THE GOAL PLAN. PARTICIPANTS ARE TRACKED AT 1 MONTH, 3 MONTHS, AND 6 MONTHS FOLLOWING ASSISTANCE.

HOUSING SERVICES PROVIDE A RANGE OF SERVICES FOR HOMELESS AND NEAR-HOMELESS FAMILIES. CFR OPERATES BOTH A SHORT-TERM (30-DAY) PROGRAM AND PERMANENT HOUSING PROGRAMS FOR FAMILIES WITH DEPENDENT CHILDREN MEETING THE HUD DEFINITION OF HOMELESSNESS. THE SHORT-TERM PROGRAM OPERATES AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO CONGREGATE SHELTER AND HOMELESS FAMILIES ARE PLACED IN INDIVIDUAL APARTMENTS WHERE THEY HAVE 24 HOURS OF SAFE, SECURE HOUSING. THIS ENABLES THEM TO MAINTAIN A HIGHER DEGREE OF NORMALCY AND SELF-RELIANCE IN THEIR EVERYDAY ROUTINES. THE RAPID REHOUSING PROGRAM ASSISTS HOMELESS FAMILIES COMING FROM THE STREET OR A SHELTER WITH HOUSING IDENTIFICATION, SECURING A LEASE IN THEIR NAME, CASE MANAGEMENT, AND A HOUSING SUBSIDY FOR 3 - 6 MONTHS. SUPPORTIVE SERVICES INCLUDING FOOD, ASSISTANCE WITH THE COST OF CHILDCARE, TRANSPORTATION, MENTAL AND/OR PHYSICAL HEALTH NEEDS, EMPLOYMENT, AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES ARE OFFERED TO ASSIST FAMILIES IN DEVELOPING HOUSING STABILITY. PERMANENT, AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR LOW INCOME FAMILIES WITH A TEMPORARILY INABILITY TO MAINTAIN PERMANENT HOUSING IS OFFERED THROUGH A TENANT-BASED RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (TBRA). PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE ASSISTANCE WITH RENT AND UTILITIES FOR UP TO SIX MONTHS WHILE WORKING AND PARTICIPATING IN CLASSES AND ACTIVITIES TO FOSTER THEIR RESIDENTIAL STABILITY AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY.

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION SERVICES OFFER AN ARRAY OF PROGRAMS AND SERVICES TO OBTAIN, RETAIN, AND ADVANCE EMPLOYMENT. PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO MEET THE DEMANDS OF THE JOB MARKET AND PREPARE PARTICIPANTS TO EARN A SUSTAINABLE WAGE. PROGRAMS INCLUDE GED PREPARATION, EMPLOYMENT READINESS AND RETENTION SKILLS, LIFE SKILLS TRAINING, AND COMPUTER SKILLS ENHANCEMENT. GED PREP CLASSES ARE DESIGNED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE NON-TRADITIONAL STUDENT WITH CLASSES OFFERED IN THE AFTERNOON AND EVENINGS. STUDENTS WORK AT THEIR OWN PACE INDIVIDUALLY WITH A TUTOR OR IN SMALL GROUPS. CHILD CARE IS PROVIDED AT NO COST TO THE PARTICIPANT WHILE THEY ARE PARTICIPATING IN EVENING CLASSES AND ACTIVITIES.THE VOLUNTEER PROGRAM PROVIDES A VARIETY OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND DIRECT SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS OR GROUPS TO SUPPORT ALL OF THE FAMILIES SERVED BY THE CENTER FOR FAMILY RESOURCES.