10 Hammond Street Worcester, MA 01610 508-798-0191 Contact Us DONATE Who We Are Work With Us Make an Impact Locations Services Stories of Hope News Catholic Charities Family Shelter Our Service Model The family shelter (subcontracted through Central Massachusetts Housing Alliance Inc.) provides temporary emergency shelter when homelessness cannot be avoided. We support families with a combination of case management and direct service, provided in an environment that affirms the dignity of the individuals being served. Both one and two-parent families are welcome. The families are referred to our agency through the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) and represent different towns and cities. Every family completes an assessment that helps us to address immediate needs, and move towards self-sufficiency. Each family has their own room and shares the following common areas: kitchen, bathroom, living room, playroom and outdoor recreational areas. In addition, parents cook their own meals and participate in chores to maintain the facility. Families have access to the following resources on site: HOUSING SEARCH We work with families to find affordable housing. FOOD PANTRY Through our pantry, families can access items if they’re waiting for their benefits to begin or are running low on SNAP. HYGIENE PRODUCTS Through donations, we maintain items for families that are new to the shelter or are having trouble affording items. HOLIDAY ASSISTANCE During Christmas, we work with area organizations and churches that donate toys and gifts. HORIZONS FOR HOMELESS CHILDREN Each week, volunteers engage the children in reading and activities. BIRTHDAY WISHES Once a month, birthday parties are put on for the children by volunteers. WORCESTER FAMILY PARTNERSHIP Staff come in and engage parents and children in activities around literacy. Ongoing Case Management We work with parents to assess housing and social service needs. Acting as advocates for families, we help guests to identify and access resources and supports they will need to achieve permanent housing in the community. Families may elect to continue “aftercare” services following relocation to help prevent recurrence of the crisis that caused their initial homelessness. Parents and children are referred to the following resources: Financial Literacy and Budget Training HiSet (High School Equivalency) Classes Vocational Training Positive Parenting Classes Behavioral Health Counseling Job Search and Resume Preparation Child Care POWER Program Learn More About Catholic Charities Family Shelter Catholic Charities Worcester County (508) 798-0191 10 Hammond St. Worcester, MA, 01610 Hours: 8am-4:30pm info@ccworc.org Explore the Site Home Who We Are Work With Us Make an Impact Locations Services Stories of Hope News Companion Sites Catholic Charities Worcester County is fortunate to be intertwined with several community and national organizations in our commitment to fulfilling our mission. We rely on them to help those who come to us for support, and they, in turn, rely on the services we provide in fulfilling their missions. Diocese of Worcester Website: www.worcesterdiocese.org Catholic Charities USA Website: www.catholiccharitiesusa.org Catholic Free Press Newspaper Website: www.catholicfreepress.org Catholic Charities Worcester County © 2021 All Rights Reserved.