We know that the journey home starts with stable housing, but that's just the beginning.
At Friends Association, we build family well-being by providing opportunities and meeting the needs of children and their parents together.
what we do
PREVENT HOMELESSNESS
Through our Eviction Prevention Case Resolution Program, Homelessness Prevention Program, and Housing Navigation Services, Friends Association’s work focuses on preventing the trauma and lasting impact of homelessness. Families have access to legal, financial, and relocation assistance, as well as case management to transition from a housing crisis to housing stability.
PROVIDE EMERGENCY HOUSING
Housing is a basic human right. Our Family Center Emergency Housing provides this most basic human right – a home that becomes a sanctuary on a family’s journey to permanent housing. The Family Center is the only low-barrier family shelter in Chester County to provide housing for entire families. This program offers a holistic solution to homelessness and our housing model guarantees a right fit for any family.
PARTNER WITH FAMILIES FOR STABILITY
We know that support and programming after shelter help families remain housed. The Housing Stability Case Management Program provides continued case management support, comprehensive guidance, and resources to empower families and reduce the risk of a family’s return to homelessness. Our goal is to help families not only obtain housing but to keep it.
PROMOTE SYSTEMIC CHANGE
We believe in the power of community advocace to effect systemic change. We are committed to leading the charge to end homelessness for our neighbors by raising awareness of the issue and mobilizing communities to address the root causes of family homelessness.
Over the last year…
Fathers, mothers, grandparents, caretakers and children were provided shelter and/or housing stabilization
Nights of secure shelter provided
Families prevented from experiencing homelessness
%
Families move to or remain in safe & stable housing
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