Provides affordable housing with on-site support services including intensive case management and licensed quality childcare. The program works with families to set and achieve educational and vocational goals in working towards sustainable incomes.
Total served in 2008: 76 individuals (30 adults and 46 children) 70% of the children were birth to 5 years old.
Occupancy rate – 98%
Average length of stay – 20 months
Unit cost - $173/household/week
100% of adults developed individual case plans with established goals within one month of entry.
90% of adults improved at least 15 points on scaled measurement of strengths and barriers each year.
64% of adults in the education track completed at least two quarters or semesters of post secondary education or vocational training within 18 months.
88% of adults in employment track sustained employment for 6 months or longer.
43% of those reaching the 6 month milestone also reached sustained employment for 12 months.
Volunteers
Volunteers are essential to the ongoing operation of Welcome House. Whether you are interested in volunteering once a week or once a month, Welcome House will match individual interests with the needs of the agency. Click HERE to find out how.