After an initial assessment, advocates help residents develop individual life plans. Homeless Shelter Advocacy Advocates provide direct service to homeless battered women and their children at the People Serving People homeless shelter. Legal Program Advocates provide legal information, write Orders for Protection and accompany individuals to family court. 2 days to 2 months Children s Center HTC provides on-site licensed daycare for children of residents. Faculty teach children how to self-nurture and how to safely react to family violence.
Faculty also provide emotional support and make special assessments.
Children s Specialists Specialists provide support, advocacy and resource information to mothers and children. In addition, the specialists educate children about safety planning and implement programming to build their resiliency. They focus on building violence-free lives and on changes that improve their quality of life. Housing Staff assist in locating and maintaining permanent, affordable, safe housing for shelter and transitional residents and for outside referrals. Children s Center and J.E.T. programs provide ongoing support.