When the going gets tough, we all need a place to go to. For many women, Ascension Place, Inc. provides shelter from the storm during difficult times. Both programs, Ascension Place and St. Anne’s Place, are safe, supportive, and caring living environments for women struggling with complex issues, including homelessness, mental illness, and chemical dependency. The caring staff at both programs works with residents to instill the self-confidence and skills enabling them to face the world again. The mission of both Ascension Place and St. Anne’s Place is to provide women in crisis or transition with a stable environment and the opportunity to explore options for their future.

We have an exciting new program...

St. Anne’s Place Aftercare Program

In 2009, St. Anne’s Place initiated a new Aftercare Program, with the goal of helping families leaving St. Anne’s Place make a successful transition from homelessness to family stability.  An Aftercare Advocate works closely with families to locate suitable and affordable housing.  She helps connect them to schools and extracurricular activities.  Children receive tutoring assistance, while mothers have guidance in navigating the school system, attending parent-teacher conferences, and helping their children with homework.  The Advocate connects women to job training resources, and works with them on developing their resumes and interviewing skills.  The Advocate also helps families in scheduling regular preventive health care.  Over a two year period, the Aftercare Advocate works intensely with families to help them achieve sustainable independence in the community.  We believe that committing this time and attention will have long-term benefits:  preventing a return to homelessness and fostering long-term family stability.

 The Aftercare Program has received funding from the Opus Foundation, the Sheltering Arms Foundation, and Allianz Life Insurance Company.

 

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