The Foundation for the Homeless will begin sheltering homeless families in which the mother is pregnant or there is a newborn child in our newest shelter program, the Shalom House. Over 25 Austin congregations have joined together to form the Network, providing volunteers, meals and overnight facilities one week every quarter on a rotating basis to host four guest families at a time. Back to Top of Page Home Calendar Strengthening Families Homelike Environment Passages Case Management Skill Development Day Center Back to Top of Page Home Calendar Homelike Environment IHN provides a homelike shelter where families can remain together in a private setting that promotes community and cooperation. A professional Case Manager is assigned to each family. The family works with their Case Manager to set goals, plan the steps toward success, and locate community resources to meet long term needs.
Day care is provided to all families while they are enrolled in Passages.
Day Center IHN families are transported from the church to a fixed location during the day. The Day Center is provided as a place where families can receive mail and phone messages, search for housing, employment, and long term resources, and take part in activities for children and adults. The Shalom House shelter was created in response to the growing need to provide shelter, assistance, and compassion to homeless families who have very young children or other special needs. Foundation for the Homeless, in conjunction with area faith congregations, provides this much needed service to homeless families in our community. Shalom House provides 24 hour shelter, three meals a day, and the same family strengthening components as IHN residents.