Like the family strengthening, services are also family-centered and provided in the client home or community. Admission and participation in this program is only by referral from the Healthy Start prenatal network. It also offers tips on how to deal with peer pressure, self-improvement and decision making. Clients in the house receive three meals a day, laundry services, and transportation to and from medical appointments in the agency van. Rental assistance is provided to those who are able to care for themselves.
Admission is by referral from other service providers, hospitals and clinics.
To be eligible for this program, clients must be HIV positive. Because the majority of our clientele does not speak English, available resources are accessed by providing written translation and verbal interpretation of any type of documents. Whenever possible, clients are accompanied to appointments. This program assists clients in filling out most applicable documentation for work permits, to become permanent residents and for citizenship. We advocate and petition Immigration and Naturalization Service on behalf of clients.