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SCAP's residential programs provide comprehensive services to homeless families in the community by assisting families in obtaining and maintaining permanent housing, as well as working toward the goals that the families have set for themselves. Using the Family Development Model, these programs allow homeless families to become self-reliant. Sojourn House Sojourn House, a beautifully restored Victorian home located at 1567 Union Street in Schenectady, is a transitional supportive housing program for homeless women with children, and homeless pregnant women. Sojourn House can accommodate seven families, with one to four children each. While at Sojourn, families are provided with all meals and personal care items, and benefit from supportive services such as case management, crisis intervention, instruction in parenting and life skills, advocacy, career counseling, staff mentoring, and Head Start for eligible children. During their stay at Sojourn House, families work with Sojourn staff to secure a permanent residence for themselves and their children. Sojourn House is a safe and stable environment where homeless families can work toward achieving their goals of self-reliance and independence. Sojourn House provides a safe, nurturing, therapeutic environment with an emphasis on locating permanent housing, the development of life skills, parenting skills, and career planning, so that the family can obtain and maintain their independence and self-sufficiency. Permanent Housing Program The Permanent Housing Program serves ten homeless families in the community, in which an adult family member is suffering with a mental health and/or substance abuse issue. Through this program, homeless families are provided with stable, permanent housing, as well as supportive services, such as case management, crisis intervention, career counseling, instruction in parenting and life skills, advocacy, and a rental subsidy. Program staff work with families in their own homes to realize and achieve their goals. Program participants are able to maintain their housing while they work toward long-term goals, such as employment, continued education, and reunification of a family. For more information or to make a referral, contact the Director of Housing Services at 346-5097 or SCAP's Main Office at 374-9181. |
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