The program is part of a collaborative system of intervention services to homeless families. The program serves substance-abusing homeless women with up to two dependent children under the age of 12. Pregnant women will be admitted regardless of whether they have a dependent child. Applicants must be physically capable of participating in the therapeutic process and personal and child caretaking. Clients must be able to communicate orally in English.
Eligibility is based on an initial interview with program staff.
Individuals with a history of violent crime, arson or child abuse are considered on an individual basis. Clients must be detoxified, if necessary, before admission to the program. Movement from one phase of the program to the next is based upon clinical progress. A residential stay which extends beyond the 6 month program duration would require a case conference among the clinical team and the Division Director. Day care is provided for children during adult treatment activities and at other times as needed.