Shelters and Transitional Programs
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Emergency shelters and transitional programs provide temporary housing for homeless families and individuals. Staff members provide support services to help homeless persons find permanent housing, to solve the problems that caused homelessness, and to enable families and individuals to live independently. Most programs have general and financial eligibility requirements.
Programs for families and teen parents:
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Family shelters provide emergency housing and support services for families with children and for pregnant women. Most of the family shelters require a referral from the Department of Transitional Assistance, and families must meet general and financial eligibility requirements. However, there are a few family shelters that operate independently of DTA.
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These shelters provide safety and support for women and their children who are victims of domestic abuse and are in imminent danger. All battered women's shelters have 24-hour hotlines and usually allow women to stay from three to six months.
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Teen parent programs offer supervised housing for teen mothers with children and pregnant teens who are unable to live at home. Participants in teen parent programs receive child care, health care, parenting and educational support, and assistance in preparing to live independently. Teen mothers and their children are housed in group homes or shared apartments.
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Transitional programs not only provide families with temporary shelter, but also offer treatment, training, and counseling to help families solve the problems that caused homelessness and regain their independence. Once families have completed a transitional program, they are given help in finding permanent affordable housing. Most transitional programs do not require a referral from DTA.
Programs for runaway and homeless adolescents:
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Shelters and transitional programs for runaway and homeless adolescents provide emergency housing and support services for adolescents who do not have children, are not pregnant, and cannot live at home. Homeless and runaway adolescents receive counseling, placement services, education, and other support services.
Programs for adults:
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Shelters for homeless adults generally have no income restrictions or documentation requirements. Help is offered on a first come first served basis. Some shelters allow individuals with substance abuse problems, while others do not. Most offer counseling and referral services.
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These programs offer shelter, treatment, employment counseling, crisis intervention, health care, and other support services to homeless individuals with substance abuse, mental health, or other problems. The aim of the programs is to help these individuals solve their problems and gain the skills and support they need to live independently. Some of these programs charge a fee.
Links to other web sites with information about shelters and transitional housing programs.
Shelters and Transitional Housing section last updated on 4/29/10
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