The singular aim of the program is to break the cycle of homelessness by helping families gain the resources necessary to move permanently to independent living.

Providence House understands and addresses the root cause of homelessness, identifying long-term solutions though systemic change. The problems that homeless families face are complex but can be solved with time and comprehensive programs. Our approach uses the system of care provided by Providence House, which links with local service providers in order to be good stewards of our funds and community resources. We expect accountability and responsibility from both the families and ourselves in order to achieve our goals.

The program measures its success ultimately by the number, frequency and continued success rate of families graduating from the program.

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We Provide Outreach 365 Days

• Providence House receives calls for shelter.
• Receives referrals and coordinates with other shelters: The Salvation Army, Shreveport-Bossier Rescue Mission, YWCA Family Violence Shelter and Centerpoint.

Emergency and Initial Transitional Shelter 30 to 90 days

• Intake, assessment, stabilization
• Provide all necessities for the family
• Family begins working in the initial program
• Stable in all respects and proven ability to work program determines move to Project Next Step, the apartment site program

Transitional Living Program “Project Next Step” 60 Days to 24 Months

• Apartments are leased on the basis of the families earning power at graduation (affordable or unsubsidized)
• Apartments are furnished with donated items
• Families continue to work the program in a realistic environment until they are ready to graduate.

Permanent Housing

• When Families complete the program and graduate from Providence House, the lease and all furnishing transfer to the family.
• The family remains stable in their housing and neighborhood
• Family receives resettlement and graduation funds.

Support Services

• Shelter (emergency and transitional)
• Donation Program to provide furniture and all personal items
• Mentoring Program to assist families in transitioning independence
• Drug testing (initial and random)
• Group counseling (children, adults, and families)
• Children’s recreational program and summer program
• Behavior Modification Program for adults
• Employment Programs for adults
• Family Literacy program
• Transportation (public, bus tokens)
• Literacy and vocational testing
• Savings Program (program commitment and resettlement
• Follow-up programs for graduates
• Case Management (intake, assessment, support, and guidance daily)
• Volunteer Program to provide support and activities for families
• Meal Program (three meals a day, seven days a week at Providence House)
• Project Next Step, the apartment site program (transitional housing)
• Addiction counseling
• Child Development Center for six months to pre-school age children
• Educational program for adults (parenting, budgeting, resume preparation, ect.)
• Pathways to Success program for adults (initial stabilization during first 30 days)
• Family Transportation Program (assistance with car purchase)
• Budgeting Program
• Housing Program (permanent and leasing)

Follow-Up of Graduates/ No Time Limit

• Providence House continues to follow-up to determine success