Family Support Services

Offers assistance with housing and other services to families experiencing homelessness with children under the age of 18.

Services include:

• Emergency Shelter
• Information and referrals
• Housing information
• Referrals to other agencies
• Programming designed specifically to meet needs of children ages birth to 5 years old
• Access to medical health services through the Stout Street Health Center
• Access to free mental health services for individuals, couples, children and families through Family Support Services Clinical program
• Diapers and baby supplies, (including car seats when available)
• Advocacy, support, and problem solving in connection with social service agencies
• Care Coordination services for survivors of intimate partner violence
• Referrals to Renaissance Children’s Center for early childhood education program and day care

Individuals must meet the following criteria:

• Families experiencing homelessness with children under the age 18
• Single parent, two-parent, same sex couples, and multi-generational families
• Families must have or be working towards at least 50% custody of one or more children under the age 18
• If Child Protective Services (CPS) is involved, there must be a plan for reunification
• Pregnant individuals are encouraged to attend