PRESBYTERIAN NIGHT SHELTER OF TARRANT COUNTY
PO BOX 2645, FORT WORTH, TX 761132645 www.journeyhome.org

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Organizations Filed Purposes: LEADING THE JOURNEY FROM HOMELESS TO HOME.

THE MEN'S SHELTER AND LOWDON-SCHUTTS WOMEN'S SHELTER AT PRESBYTERIAN NIGHT SHELTER PROVIDE SHELTER TO HOMELESS ADULT MEN AND WOMEN. IN ADDITION TO THEIR NIGHT OF STAY, THE GUESTS RECEIVE ONE (DINNER) TO THREE MEALS PER DAY DEPENDING ON THE PROGRAM SERVICES THEY RECEIVE, SHOWER FACILITIES, AND ACCESS TO CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES. THE MEN'S SHELTER HOUSES ONE OTHER AGENCY THAT PROVIDES SERVICES TO SHELTER CLIENTS: JOHN PETER SMITH HOSPITAL (JPS). IN ADDITION TO SERVICES PROVIDED BY JPS, RECOVERY RESOURCE COUNCIL, MHMR OF TARRANT COUNTY, TARRANT COUNTY HOMELESS COALITION, FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, AND ST. STEPHEN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH ALSO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE. CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES INCLUDE ASSISTANCE WITH SECURING HOUSING, EMPLOYMENT, AND SECURING BENEFIT INCOME (FOOD STAMPS, SSI, SSDI, ETC.). CASE MANAGERS ALSO ASSIST GUESTS WITH OBTAINING CRITICAL DOCUMENTS SUCH AS SOCIAL SECURITY CARDS, BIRTH CERTIFICATES, AND STATE IDENTIFICATION.THE OBJECTIVES OF THE CASE MANAGEMENT OFFICE ARE: 1. TO ENGAGE CONSUMERS IN SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE CASE MANAGEMENT OFFICE2. TO CONNECT CONSUMERS WITH MAINSTREAM RESOURCES 3. TO MOVE CONSUMERS OUT OF THE CYCLE OF HOMELESSNESS4. TO INCREASE PROGRAM STAFF AWARENESS OF THE NEEDS OF THE HOMELESS POPULATION.THE MEN'S SHELTER AND THE LOWDON-SCHUTTS WOMEN'S SHELTER ASSISTED 4,271 UNDUPLICATED CLIENTS DURING 2019.

HOUSING SOLUTIONS IS DESIGNED TO STABILIZE HOUSING, INCREASE INCOME AND ENHANCE SELF-DETERMINATION FOR CHRONICALLY HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES THROUGH PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING. ASSISTANCE IN LOCATING SUITABLE HOUSING AND ONGOING INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS. CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES ARE CENTERED ON A THOROUGH NEEDS ASSESSMENT, COLLABORATIVELY DEVELOPED GOALS, MEASURABLE OUTCOMES, AND REFERRALS TO OTHER SUPPORTIVE AND MAINSTREAM SERVICES. THE OVERALL PURPOSE OF HOUSING SOLUTIONS IS TO PROVIDE THE SAFETY AND COMFORTS OF A HOME COUPLED WITH LIFE ENRICHMENT SERVICES TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF HOMELESSNESS. QUALIFIED APPLICANTS ARE ASSISTED WITH MOVING INTO AN APARTMENT PRICED AT OR BELOW FAIR MARKET RENT. FOLLOWING AN APPROVED HOME INSPECTION, RENT REASONABLENESS, AND COMPLETED RENT CALCULATION FOR THOSE HOUSED IN TENANT PAID UTILITY HOUSING, PARTICIPANTS ARE THEN PROVIDED ASSISTANCE WITH ACQUIRING BASIC HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AND FURNITURE. RENTAL PAYMENTS ARE MADE DIRECTLY TO LANDLORDS. CASE MANAGEMENT VISITS ARE CONDUCTED WEEKLY TO SUPPORT CLIENTS IN BECOMING SUCCESSFUL COMMUNITY MEMBERS THROUGH MAKING USE OF SUPPORTS AVAILABLE TO CLIENTS, ASSISTING CLIENTS WITH SHOPPING AND COOKING, INCREASING COMMUNICATION SKILLS, KEEPING APPOINTMENTS, AND BUILDING SKILLS AROUND OTHER DAILY LIVING ACTIVITIES. CASE MANAGERS FREQUENTLY AID CLIENTS TO MEET THEIR NEEDS FOR SERVICES INCLUDING EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATION, SUBSTANCE ABUSE, AND PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT. INDIVIDUAL SERVICE PLANS WILL ADDRESS CLIENT NEEDS AND GOALS THROUGHOUT THE PROGRAM. INDIVIDUAL SERVICE PLANS WILL BE REVIEWED AND UPDATED ON A REGULAR BASIS TO ASSIST CLIENTS IN CREATING AND MEETING ONGOING GOALS. HOUSING SOLUTIONS SERVED 137 CLIENTS IN 2019.

THE MORRIS FOUNDATION WOMEN & CHILDREN'S CENTER AT PNS PROVIDES EMERGENCY SHELTER SERVICES TO HOMELESS WOMEN WITH HIGH RISK PREGNANCIES AND FAMILIES WITH MINOR CHILDREN. IN ADDITION TO THEIR NIGHTS OF STAY, THE CLIENT RECEIVES THREE MEALS A DAY AND TWO SNACKS FOR THE CHILDREN. THE FAMILIES ALSO HAVE ACCESS TO SHOWER FACILITIES, CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES AND LIFE SKILLS CLASSES. THE MORRIS FOUNDATION WOMEN & CHILDREN'S CENTER PROGRAM COLLABORATES WITH COOK'S CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL WHICH MEETS WITH CLIENTS WEEKLY TO ASSESS THEIR HEALTH AND WELL BEING. IN ADDITION TO A PROGRAM MANAGER, TWO CASE MANAGERS AND TWO CHILDREN'S ADVOCATES WORK WITH THE PARENT TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THE LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT GUIDELINES AND CONDUCTING ACTIVITIES TO ENHANCE THE CHILD'S OVERALL WELL BEING. CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES INCLUDE ASSISTANCE WITH SECURING HOUSING, EMPLOYMENT AND SECURING ADDITIONAL INCOME (FOOD STAMPS, SSI, SSDI, ETC.) FOR THOSE ABLE TO WORK. CASE MANAGERS ALSO ASSIST CLIENTS WITH OBTAINING CRITICAL DOCUMENTS SUCH AS SOCIAL SECURITY CARDS, BIRTH CERTIFICATES AND STATE IDENTIFICATION. IN 2019, THIS PROGRAM SERVED APPROXIMATELY 260 FAMILIES WITH A TOTAL OF 736 INDIVIDUALS. THE OBJECTIVES OF THE MORRIS FOUNDATION WOMEN & CHILDREN'S CENTER PROGRAM ARE:1. TO MOVE CONSUMERS OUT OF THE CYCLE OF HOMELESSNESS2. TO INCREASE PARENTING SKILLS AND3. TO DECREASE THE NEED FOR CRISIS INTERVENTION WITH THESE FAMILIES INCLUDING REFERRALS TO CPS AND CALLS FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES.

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