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Interim Housing Program at Franciscan House
The
Interim Housing Program started on May 3, 2011 and serves 14 shelter
guests at a time. The goal is to help them move on to permanent housing
within 120 days. Potential participants may apply to be a part of the
program or may be invited by staff to participate.
Participants enjoy 24 hour access to the shelter, life skills training, and volunteer opportunities. We select those participants who are most motivated to leave the shelter and find housing.
They receive
intensive case management that is designed to help them find housing in
120 days. The needs of the individual as well as the barriers they face
in obtaining p
ermanent
housing will determine how quickly they will move through the program.
There are two Phases to the program. In Phase 1, participants must
attend life skills classes and volunteer 25 hours per week. In Phase 2,
participants have reduced volunteer hour requirement because they are
working or in a job training program.
As of December 15, 2011, 12 persons are participating in Phase 1, three are in Phase 2, 7 have moved into permanent housing, and 9 have left the program without getting housing.
Your support helps us pay for this valuable program that helps change lives. To donate now, click here.