Foothill Family Shelter

The program provides transitional shelter for single and two-parent families with children. Children 18 years and younger are accepted. The program also serves individuals and pregnant women who have other children. It is not an emergency shelter. The program can accommodate people with disabilities, however they cannot accommodate people who use wheelchairs. The maximum length of stay is 120 days; residents cannot return to the program after their stay.



The program accommodates seven families in two-bedroom apartments. The apartments are fully furnished; bedding and linen, cooking, shower and laundry facilities are provided. Residents are required to obey the 10:00pm curfew and other rules. Drugs and alcohol are prohibited. Residents are required to participate in the total program including case management and mental health counseling; residents are permitted to work outside the shelter. The program also requires residents to save 50% of their income during their stay. Additional support services include nutrition and parenting education.



The program also offers volunteer opportunities for adults.





APPLICATION PROCEDURE


Call to request next application dates. Individuals must apply in person, and must be low income and homeless, or within two weeks of becoming homeless. Social security cards, birth certificates, current TB test, and proof of income are required.





FEES/PAYMENT SOURCE


There are no fees for service.



Tuesday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm; closed 12:00 noon to 1:00pm.