Employment and stability are the keys to a new way of life. Steady employment is essential to finding and keeping housing. With an income, options for housing start to open up. Finding a home is a crucial factor in our clients’ lives. While in programming, case managers address housing needs, help research options, and guide the client through the application processes. With the security of having a stable place to live, every client enjoys a sense of belonging to the larger community.
While emergency shelter and temporary housing serve important functions during emergencies, everyone wants a place to call home. Once employed, graduates can apply for housing with the pride that comes from naming their employer and their rate of pay on their applications.
With housing as a primary goal, we dedicated the top two floors of our six-story building to living quarters. Fourteen furnished studio apartments comprise our permanent supportive housing GateHouse. Referrals for Gatehouse are provided by Boston Housing Authority.
Betty’s Place is a transitional housing program that helps women move from shelter to stable, independent living.
During stays of up to twelve months, residents work or are in a job training program while receiving individualized wraparound support.
We focus on building long-term stability through:
- Employment coaching
- Permanent housing search assistance
- Financial management
- Health and wellness support
- Time management
- Educational resources
- Goal setting
During their stay, residents save toward the costs of permanent housing, including a security deposit, first and last month’s rent. Referrals for Betty’s Place must be provided by a shelter.