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If
you have any questions about our services, please contact Toni Graham,
Intake Coordinator, at 436-7100 Ext. 106 or toni_sojourner@yahoo.com
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House offers a continuum of housing and support programs for women
and their children, including: |
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A six-month transitional housing program for 16 women and their children.
• Permanent, affordable housing with on-site case management
for 40 families.
• Follow-up case management and support services to hundreds
of former residents living in the community. |
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begin their journey in our transitional housing program that provides: |
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A safe, structured environment in which to begin their journey toward
lasting stability
• Intensive case management and counseling support provided
by our staff
• Comprehensive life skills traning through the Henrietta Hammond
Institute for Life Skills (HHILS) Program |
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Upon
successfully graduating from the six-month program, women either
move into one of our supportive living apartments (where they may
stay for up to four years) or receive assistance securing safe,
affordable permanent housing in the community. And, for as long
as needed, ongoing case management and support services are provided
through our supportive housing and outreach programs, providing
the following support to over 200 women and their families: |
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Case management (i.e. weekly one-on-one counseling, goal setting,
crisis intervention)
• Referrals to area agencies and organizations for individual
needs (i.e. medical, mental health, drug and alcohol rehabilitation,
financial counseling)
• Family unification support (i.e. Child Protective Services
liaison, child care needs, parenting education referrals)
• Monthly resident community meetings (for those in our supportive
housing)
• Enrichment programs for children through our Dreamseeds
program (i.e. teen group therapy, arts and cultural opportunities,
one-on-one tutoring twice per week)
• Special events and holiday celebrations at Sojourner House
(i.e. Graduation Picnic to celebrate accomplishments, Back to School
picnic where school supplies are given out to children, Brunch With
Santa where Christmas gifts are distributed) |
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We believe the
long-term success of Sojourner House families in maintaining self-sufficiency
and family stability relies upon the long-term support provided
by our supportive housing and outreach programs, where our graduates
live independently, but receive strong and sustained support from
Sojourner House. This continuum of care approach recognizes the
ongoing, daily struggles of Sojourner House women to remain in permanent
housing, maintain their sobriety, achieve stable employment, and
keep their families together. |
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