Organization: JOSEPH'S HOUSE FOR WOMEN INC
Mission: THE MISSION OF JOSEPH'S HOUSE FOR WOMEN, INC. IS TO PROMOTE THE SANCTITY OF LIFE AND THE DIGNITY OF WOMEN BY PROVIDING A NURTURING HOME FOR MOTHERS FACING AN UNPLANNED PREGNANCY. THE PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL AND SPIRITUAL WELL-BEING OF THE MOTHER AND HER BABY ARE CARED FOR THROUGH THE LOVING DIRECTION OF STAFF MEMBERS AND ACCESS TO RESOURCES INCLUDING, EDUCATIONAL, OCCUPATIONAL AND SPIRITUAL IN THE CATHOLIC TRADITION, GIVING THEM THE OPPORTUNITY TO ACHIEVE THEIR GOD-GIVEN POTENTIAL.
Activities: THE RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM OFFERS SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR MOTHERS AND THEIR CHILDREN FOR UP TO TWO YEARS AFTER THE CHILD IS BORN. RESIDENTS WORK ONE-ON-ONE WITH A CASE MANAGER TO SET PERSONAL GOALS, COORDINATE CONTINUING EDUCATION, ALIGN WITH NECESSARY SERVICES, AND OBTAIN JOB TRAINING. RESIDENTS LIVE IN A STRUCTURED ENVIRONMENT WITH AN EVENING CURFEW, MANDATORY LIFE SKILLS AND PARENTING CLASSES AS WELL AS ASSIGNED WEEKLY HOUSEHOLD CHORES. RESIDENTS ARE INTRODUCED TO THE CATHOLIC FAITH THROUGH LIFE SKILLS CLASSES, OPTIONAL MASS AND PRAYER GROUPS AND MOST SIGNIFICANTLY BY THE BEHAVIOR MODELED BY OUR DEDICATED STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS.
THE EXODUS PROGRAM IS THE CONTINUING SUPPORT FRAMEWORK AND NETWORK THAT ENSURES CONTINUED PROGRESS TOWARDS INDEPENDENCE AS THE RESIDENTS TRANSITION OUT OF JOSEPH'S HOUSE. INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP LIFE SKILLS CLASSES, CONTINUING EDUCATION IN FINANCIAL LITERACY, HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS AND PARENTING, AND TRAUMA RECOVERY. SUPPORT AND GUIDANCE IS PROVIDED IN OBTAINING HOUSING, SAFE AND AFFORDABLE CHILDCARE, DRIVING LESSONS, AND CONTINUING EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES TO AID THE RESIDENTS AS THEY TRANSITION FROM THE RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM TO INDEPENDENT LIVING.
NTEE category: Human Services
Secondary category: Housing & Shelter