Safe Haven Family Shelter
Programs
Budget
$741,096.00
Description
As our community recognizes the value of rapid rehousing as a proven strategy to reduce family homelessness, our increased funding for rapid rehousing we are able to move families in the shelter and/or transitional housing to their own housing, usually rental, with funds to offset housing expenses for up to nine months (evaluated on an individual basis). This model provides greater stability for families, allows Safe Haven to serve more families in a more cost efficient manner, and is proven to be highly effective best practice.
Program Areas Served
None
$741,096.00
Description
As our community recognizes the value of rapid rehousing as a proven strategy to reduce family homelessness, our increased funding for rapid rehousing we are able to move families in the shelter and/or transitional housing to their own housing, usually rental, with funds to offset housing expenses for up to nine months (evaluated on an individual basis). This model provides greater stability for families, allows Safe Haven to serve more families in a more cost efficient manner, and is proven to be highly effective best practice.
Program Areas Served
None
Budget
$1,087,300.00
Description
The Shelter Program provides comprehensive education, counseling and support for families experiencing homelessness. Families receive the following: workforce development, financial literacy, case management, children's education and enrichment programs, wellness activities/nutrition education, parenting classes, therapeutic groups for parents/children, and assistance in obtaining affordable housing. Safe Haven can accommodate single parent,two-parent families and multigenerational families with children up to 18 years of age. Safe Haven operates from a housing first model, understanding that national statistics convey a family has greater sustainability and success when the shelter stay is lessened and housing is secured. Our evidence-based program models use trauma-informed care, critical time intervention, and motivational interviewing to ensure we are using our resources well to assist families experiencing homelessness return to stability. Our current typical duration of stay for a family is about 70 days.
Program Areas Served
None
$1,087,300.00
Description
The Shelter Program provides comprehensive education, counseling and support for families experiencing homelessness. Families receive the following: workforce development, financial literacy, case management, children's education and enrichment programs, wellness activities/nutrition education, parenting classes, therapeutic groups for parents/children, and assistance in obtaining affordable housing. Safe Haven can accommodate single parent,two-parent families and multigenerational families with children up to 18 years of age. Safe Haven operates from a housing first model, understanding that national statistics convey a family has greater sustainability and success when the shelter stay is lessened and housing is secured. Our evidence-based program models use trauma-informed care, critical time intervention, and motivational interviewing to ensure we are using our resources well to assist families experiencing homelessness return to stability. Our current typical duration of stay for a family is about 70 days.
Program Areas Served
None
CEO/Executive Director/Board Comments
| Now in its 39th year, Safe Haven Family Shelter has experienced increased growth and enhancements to our shelter and housing programs. We strive to stop the cycle of chronic homelessness before it begins by providing the most effective and efficient services for families to achieve stability in housing and employment. Community partnerships, education, volunteerism, and donations have all play a vital role in our organization's success. It is imperative that we participate with the community in reducing family homelessness, not just managing it. We believe that by effectively working with businesses, government agencies, faith based organizations, community based organizations, and individuals we can substantially reduce homelessness in our community and better serve those families that experience homelessness. |
