La Posada Family Shelter - Casa Central - Chicago, IL
Contact information
: (773) 782-8820
: http://www.casacentral.org
La Posada Family Shelter - Casa Central - Chicago, IL
We provide interim housing for families experiencing homelessness.
70 homeless families receive housing and support services at La Posada each year, on their way to permanent housing.
La Posada seeks to place families who are experiencing homelessness on to independent and permanent housing within 120 days. The program strives to assist families in becoming self-sufficient so that they can obtain and maintain permanent housing.
La Posada is made unique by the comprehensive network of supportive services it offers, a factor which ensures maximum participation and a high success rate. The program provides program- related childcare, transportation vouchers, food. Supportive services include life skills education, counseling, nutrition education, and financial management to help families regain and sustain self-sufficiency.
Participants at La Posada also have access to the following services: counseling, nutrition education, domestic violence intervention, financial management, food, clothing, transportation, relocation assistance, and public assistance advocacy. Community partnerships for referrals to alcohol/drug treatment and medical services are coordinated through nearby community health centers and hospitals. In addition, monthly workshops help families deal with a variety of other concerns ranging from financial planning and legal related issues.
Donation Requests by La Posada Family Shelter - Casa Central: Contact La Posada Family Shelter - Casa Central at the phone number provided above to see if they can use any items you may have to donate.
Shelter Information Last Update Date: 2017-09-14
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Do you have items to donate? Contact La Posada Family Shelter - Casa Central at the phone number provided above to see if they can use any items you may have to donate.
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