Organization: FAMILY SERVICE ASSOCIATION OF REDLANDS
Mission: TO ALLEVIATE POVERTY, ENCOURAGE SELF-SUFFICIENCY, AND PROMOTE THE DIGNITY OF ALL PEOPLE.
Activities: THE FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAM PROVIDES DIRECT SERVICES TO LOW INCOME FAMILIES WITH BASIC LIFE NEEDS. THROUGH A CASE MANAGEMENT BASED SYSTEM, FOOD, HOUSING ASSISTANCE, CLOTHING, MEDICAL REFERRALS AND OTHER SUPPORT SERVICES ARE PROVIDED. EDUCATIONAL AND TRAINING PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED TO HELP MOVE FAMILIES TOWARD GREATER SELF-SUFFICIENCY INCLUDING JOB READINESS, COMPUTER SKILLS, EMPLOYMENT SEARCH, MONEY MANAGEMENT AND OTHERS. BUILDING STRONG FAMILIES IS PART OF OUR GOAL WHICH IS FOSTERED THROUGH FAMILY ACTIVITIES, NUTRITION EDUCATION PROGRAMS, AND HOLIDAY SUPPORT.
THE HOUSING ADVOCACY PROGRAM SUPPORTS FAMILIES TO ACHIEVE PERMANENT HOUSING AND EMPLOYMENT. INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT IDENTIFIES INDIVIDUAL STRENGTHS AND NEEDS TO DEVELOP A CASE PLAN THAT ENCOMPASSES EVERYONE IN THE HOUSEHOLD. HOUSING SUPPORT, COUNSELING, PARENTING, BASIC LIFE SKILLS, EMPLOYMENT TRAINING AND OTHER SUPPORT SERVICES HELP TO STABILIZE FAMILIES SO THEY CAN LOOK TO THE LONGER TERM GOAL OF SELF-SUFFICIENCY.
NTEE category: Human Services
Secondary category: Housing & Shelter