This 90-day program offers shelter, meals, case management, financial literacy, job placement assistance & more to families with children experiencing homelessness throughout Berks County.
Our unique model recognizes that keeping families together increases successful outcomes. We welcome families of all compositions, keeping them together in safe, private, home-like settings while being sheltered versus being separated.
Our collaborative, community-based approach offers enrichment to participants and volunteers alike. It is designed to help individuals achieve sustainable independence while engaging people with diverse backgrounds to come together and form lasting partnerships.
Services
- Private sleeping space for each family
- Transportation
- An address to receive mail
- Three meals per day
- Assistance in securing permanent housing
- Assistance in gaining employment
- Mediation
- Education programs
- Referrals to service partners
- Advocacy
- Monitoring and coordination of services
- Laundry facilities
- Shower facilities
- Kitchen facilities
Eligibility
- Experiencing Homelessness
- Resident of Berks County for at least 90 days
- At least one child in legal custody
- Clean history of violent crimes & child abuse
- Commitment to a drug and
alcohol free environment - Actively seek, gain and maintain employment
- Actively pursue a GED or higher education as appropriate
- Comply with program rules and guidelines
How It Works
We are one of over 200 Affiliates of the Family Promise national organization. Our network of partners, leaders, volunteers and congregations throughout Berks County help us provide shelter, meals and assistance to homeless families & youth. Family Promise keeps families together and provides them with a safe, supportive and home-like environment. Expenses for our Day Center building at 325 N. 5th Street, Reading, our shelter homes, our vehicles to transport the families, and our staff that nurtures the families through the program are paid for by the generosity of Our Donors, and government grants.
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