Unknown Organization

Filing Period

Jul 1, 2009 to Jun 30, 2010

Signed

Feb 4, 2011

Return Version

2009v1.7

Gross Receipts

$20,137,762

Mission

Major Activities

Activity 2

Foster Care Massachusetts-The program served 105 clients totaling 26,642 bed days in foster homes. Intensive Foster Care provides stabilization to foster children with a variety of clinical, behavioral and familial needs. The children range from birth to 18, and their long term goals include family reunification, independent living, transition to long term foster care or adoption. Foster parents are trained to meet the cognitive, behavioral and emotional independent living, transition to long term foster care or adoption needs of the foster children through supervision, support groups and training. Foster Parents have access to 24 hour on-call system for crisis management. This specialized foster care program networks with community based supports and services that enhance child stability and goal attainment.

Activity 3

focus- facilitiesOur name encompasses the essence of our program. FOCUS utilizes a collaborative, strength-based approach with the families by applying motivational interviewing and trauma-informed care. FOCUS supports the familys efforts in battling the effects of poverty and homelessness while searching for permanent housing. FOCUS is a temporary emergency shelter and stabilization program funded by the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD). Along with a seven unit congregate shelter and twenty-five scattered sites throughout New Bedford, Fall River, Taunton, and Attleboro, support services range from:Case Management Services- Coordinate school placement, daycare, mainstream resources, medical needs, mental health resource & referral, Education & Job Training referral, Assistance resolving CORI, credit and legal issues, Budgeting, Life skills. Housing Placement Services- Market rate, subsidized housing, public housing, and supportive housing options, Landlord, tenant mediation, Tenancy Education, Advocacy for families at housing court, Transportation (for housing search related appointments).Once placement is made, stabilization services are put in place to support the family to maintain housing. Stabilization is inclusive of case management and housing placement services. A special focus is working with families to establish goals that include education and job training along with budgeting skills education. Families must be Emergency Assistance (EA) eligible as determined by local Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) office. Families are referred by DTA. Our service area includes Bristol County (the New Bedford Area DTA, Fall River Area DTA, and Taunton Area DTA). Our commitment is to help families who are homeless obtain housing through support, education, and empowerment of the family and communities of Bristol County.

Filer

EIN

04-2506078