Adopt-A-Family Program

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/Educational Assessment
• Adult Literacy/GED
• Family Goal Setting
• Job Club
• Food Assistance
• Resource Referral (counseling, parenting)
• 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

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