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Open Arms Program Information
The Open Arms Program is a 24-month
transitional housing program that assists victims of domestic violence
and their children by providing a safe and secure place to live. In
addition to housing, families receive food and clothing, counseling and
education and employment assistance. The program gives women and their
children the emotional and spiritual encouragement they need to start a
new life as well as the skills and resources to become independent and
self-sufficient.
Services provided by the Open Arms
Program
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Professional case
management
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Emotional counseling for
women and children
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Employment and Educational
counseling and assistance
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Money management and life
skills training
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Transportation assistance
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Referrals for other
services (legal, protective orders)
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Open Arms Service Area
The Open Arms Program serves victims of
domestic violence primarily in Tarrant County but there isn’t a
geographic limitation on a woman’s past residence.
The program is based on a seven acre
secure campus in Fort Worth, Texas. The campus houses up to 12 women and
their children at any point in time. The program also owns a quad- plex
and has access to other housing in the area. In total, Open Arms can
house up to 20 families at any point in time.
Program Information and Application
If you or someone you know needs
assistance, please call Open Arms at 817-238-9469.
If you are interested in applying for
the program the following are requirements for applicants:
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Fleeing a current domestic
violence situation
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Residing in an emergency
shelter
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Have a current drivers
license
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Client Application -
Click Here
to Download (Requires Adobe
Acrobat Reader).
Mail Completed Application To:
Open Arms In-Take
6250 N.E. Loop 820
North Richland Hills, TX 76180
Additional
Services for Victims of Domestic Violence
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Food assistance through the
CEC’s Food Pantry
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Education and employment
counseling and assistance through the CEC’s Job Club and
Literacy for Life programs
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Community building and
support for single parents through the Single Parent Family
Network
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Contact the CEC
for more information about the programs and services listed
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