The Adopt-A-Family Program is a two year program that provides
safe housing and guidance to homeless families in Tarrant County while helping
them stabilize their lives and improve their education and job skills. A case
manager works one on one with each family to formulate a plan leading to self
sufficiency. The case manager assesses needs, strengths and areas requiring special
support. Ultimately, the families who graduate from the Adopt-A-Family program
become independent and self-sufficient.
Are
you in Crisis?
- Have you ever had difficulty maintaining housing for you
and your children?
- Have you ever lived at a local homeless shelter?
- Do you have a desire to change your situation and want
to become self-sufficient?
- Do you want to learn how to budget your money and get out
of debt?
- Would you consider going to school or getting additional
training to improve your job opportunities and financial situation?
- Would you participate in life skills training and other
activities to improve your family’s life?
How we can help:
- Safe and Stable Housing
- Budget Counseling
- Credit Clean Up
- Employment Guidance
- Educational Assessment & Counseling
- Family Goal Setting
- Parenting Skills
- Food Assistance
- Resource Referrals
- Mentoring
Applicant Requirements:
- 18 or older
- Homeless in Tarrant County with priority given to those
living in emergency shelters
- Employed at least part-time
- Have access to transportation or own a car
- No outstanding warrants. All tickets must be paid
or on a payment plan
- Registered for Section 8 housing
- Have at least one child under the age of 16
- Alcohol and/or drug-free for 12 months or 6 months after
completing a qualified drug treatment program
Additional Resources:
Salvation
Army
Arlington
- 817-860-1836
Fort
Worth
- 817-344-1800
Union Gospel Mission
817-339-2553
Presbyterian Night Shelter
817-632-7400
Arlington Life Shelter
817-548-9885
If you would like to support the CEC's efforts to help families
in our community, please visit Our Support and/or Volunteer.
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