Our Programs
Helping Impact the Lives of Single women & Single Mothers with children
We encourage every woman to embark on a new and exciting life changing Journey. You can only achieve a deeper sense of peace, well-being and clarity, if you are ready to change, heal, and grow.
Participants will walk through the twist and turns of their life, receiving internal and external through transformation. We give them the tools for self-motivation and hope to help rebuild their lives, their self-esteem, self-worth, while helping them to sustain the difficult long term process of obtaining self-sufficiency.
We offer other supportive services to strengthen their drive, especially those that have been torn by life’s circumstances. They come to appreciate the value of their core essence and purpose. We assist them in finding the pathway towards a healthier, happier and stable lifestyle.
We help broaden their vision so that they are able to move forward in a new way of being, seeing and living.
Our Offerings
Great success for homeless single mothers with children means achieving long-term stability, dignity, and independence—not just temporary relief.
Core Program Offering
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Temporary Transitional Housing , Safe, and Affordable.
– A stable home where families feel secure, free from the threat of eviction or violence.
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Sustainable Income and Employment
– Mothers securing living-wage jobs or pursuing education/training that leads to career growth.
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Access to Quality Childcare and Education
– Affordable childcare that allows mothers to work or go to school, and children enrolled in safe, nurturing learning environments.
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Healing and Mental Wellness
– Access to trauma-informed mental health services, support groups, and healthcare, helping families heal from the cycles of poverty, abuse, or instability.
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Strong Support Systems
– Connection to mentors, case managers, and community networks that provide encouragement and resources along the journey.
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Empowerment and Self-Advocacy
– Mothers developing the confidence and skills to advocate for themselves and their children, set goals, and make informed choices.
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Generational Impact
– Children thriving emotionally and academically, breaking the cycle of poverty and homelessness in their family line.
This is what Great success looks like!
Harvest Community House
Interim Transitional Housing
6 to 9 months stay
ArleneAnn House
18-24 month stay
Qualification
Requirements
6-9 month Program and 18-24 month Program
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Mom 18 and over, with a minimum of 3 children (Ages 0-12 years old).
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Family size accepted varies according to available space
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Expecting mothers are accepted.
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Single women 18 to 68 years of age
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Must have source of verifiable income
Any survivors of domestic violence must be at least six months or more and removed from their abuser and engaged in counseling or DV Support Services.
Those in recovering from substance abuse/ with six months of sobriety or willing to go to outpatient treatment.
Families are referred to us through the Coordinated Entry Program through 211 and the City of Oakland Family Front Door and/or various other Community based organizations.
Intake Process Begins with
. A over the phone pre-assessment interview
. Next process is to have a face to face with . . .ADTIR Case Manager
. Tour of the Facility
. Interview with Director
Processing time should be within 3-4 days to enter in the program.
Harvest House for Families
6-Month Interim Transitional Housing Requirements
Participants who qualify are homeless or unhoused single women in Alameda County, or other nearby counties that have been displaced and experiencing extreme poverty, and/or homelessness, and those who are in need of transitional housing to permanent. Helping individuals maintain some level of self-sufficiency.
Program Includes:
With 6-9 months of temporary housing,
weekly case management
outpatient treatment referrals,
individual counseling and group counseling,
employment services/job referrals/training referrals
housing navigation
outside wrap around Services
life skills
spiritual development for personal/community well being
Requirements
Single Mothers (Ages 18-67 years of age)
Children (Ages 0 -12years of age)
Must have source of verifiable income
Examples Include but not limited:
(Employment wages and Cal Works or other sources).
Any survivors of domestic violence must be at least six months or more and removed from their abuser and engaged in counseling or DV Support Services
Those recovering from substance abuse / with six months of sobriety or willing to go to outpatient treatment may apply.
Intake Process Begins With:
Clients are referred to us through the Family Front Door Program
211 Referral
Prescreening assessment phone interview
In-person interview with Case Manager
Tour of the Facility
Processing time should be within 3-4 days to enter into our program
HMIS Assessment begins upon entering
Arlene Ann House
2-Year Transitional Housing Program Requirements
Participants who qualify are homeless or unhoused single women in Alameda County, or other nearby counties that have been displaced and experiencing extreme poverty, and/or homelessness, and those who are in need of transitional housing to permanent. Helping individuals maintain some level of self-sufficiency.
Program Includes:
With 24-months of temporary housing,
case management
outpatient treatment referrals,
individual counseling and group counseling,
employment services/job referrals/training referrals
housing navigation
outside wrap around Services
life skills
spiritual development for personal/community well being
Requirements
Single Women (Ages 18-67 years of age)
Must have source of verifiable income
Examples Include but not limited:
(Employment wages, SSI or other sources).
Any survivors of domestic violence must be at least six months or more and removed from their abuser and engaged in counseling or DV Support Services
Those recovering from substance abuse / with six months of sobriety or willing to go to outpatient treatment may apply.
Intake Process Begins With:
211 Referral and/or by Agency
Prescreening assessment phone interview
In-person interview with Director and Tour of the Facility
Processing time should be within 3-4 days to enter into the program
HMIS Assessment begins upon entering
How We Impact Our Communities
Our core program aims to impact outcomes in each of our participants, related to sustainability, consistency, living in a community, and taking responsibility for the impact that our actions and choices have on our communities. Believing that sustainability starts with each person who embraces the community as a larger whole, helps participants affect an even greater positive change in the world.
CONTINUUM OF PROGRAM SERVICES
Phase I
What is Your Core Essence?
During the first six months, the client are asked to focus on their own personal program; Learning everything about self and the challenging events that had forced their shift in life; examine the self-limiting behavior patterns, addictions, deep co-dependencies, and learn to forgive themselves and others.
Phase II
The Breakthrough
The next six months, clients will identify their emotional needs and begin to recognize the barriers which impede their growth; Learn to manage the process of transitioning from homelessness to stability; . Help restore hope, faith and belief in oneself and how to create a loving, healthy and fulfilling relationship with family members and others.
Phase III
Connect The Dots
The next six months, the client will begin to make connections; they start to demonstrate independence; they are learning to navigate their medical needs along with their housing and finances; they start forming connections with outside community partner agencies; they are exhibiting work ethics, and are eager to advance their education; Vocationally, Spiritually and Socially, they are seeing great progress. They are finally on track!
Phase IV
Flourish & Soar
Clients now take all the knowledge and tools they were provided and they flourish and grow; they continue their growth as the person they once knew; their life journey is now stable, healthy and filled with love.
WE HELP YOU ON THE ROAD TO SELF-SUFFICIENCY!
We are here with support and love.
Let’s talk about Numbers:
85%
Of our clients excel, and become self-sufficient.
93%
Of our clients report that our program has impacted their life.
110%
We put our effort in supporting each participant.