STEPPING STONES NETWORK - Mom and Kids Independent Living Assistance Program
Address
Confidential Location
Washington, DC 20001
(224) 789-3054
www.steppingstonesnetwork.org/services/moms-kids-program/
Services Hours:
24/7 residential program
Administrative Hours
Monday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Description:
Offers a 12-24 month holistic residential program for trafficked mothers and their young children. Service and assistance includes:
- Safety
- Basic needs
- Individualized therapeutic programming
- Home management
- Financial literacy
- Health and wellness
- Spirituality
- Parenting
- Relationships
- Trauma and addiction recovery
- Education and job preparation
Child-care and therapeutic options available for children while their mothers receive services.
Eligibility:
Adult women (age 18 and older) with children under 8 years old OR with a confirmed pregnancy and plans to keep the baby.
In addition, client must meet at least one of the following requirement:
- Self identifies as currently being sex trafficked with accompanying evidence.
- Has a history of having been trafficked in the past as a child or adult with accompanying evidence.
- Is not self-identifying, but Stepping Stones Network has evidence of the client being trafficked.
- Is freely choosing prostitution, wants new life, and has no other way out.
- Client or her child is being sexually exploited and is at high risk of being trafficked.
Client must also be:
- Capable of pursuing education, physical and mental health, and spiritual growth.
- Medically stable.
- 30 days sober or have completed rehab or 30-day trafficking assessment program AND willing to live a drug- and alcohol-free lifestyle and submit to random testing.
- Individuals with 90 days sobriety or assessment program grad will be preferred.
- Limited in resources or skills to pursue likely recovery and restoration on her own, while keeping her children safe and well-cared for.
Languages:
None
Program Fees:
No fee.
Intake Process:
Call for intake.
Documents required:
- Photo ID. If no identification, the agency will assist in obtaining documents.
Contacts
Program Contact Information
Phone Numbers
Primary Program Phone
(224) 789-3054
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
Confidential Location
Washington, DC 20001
Mailing
1200 West 35th Street
Box 218
Chicago, IL 60609
Handicap Accessible?
No
Wishlist:
Walmart or Aldi gift cards
Uber or Lift cards
Paper goods
Cleaning supplies
Volunteer Opportunities:
- Mom!s mentor
- Texting encouragements
- Help with transportation
- Home visits
Can meet immediate needs through Butterfly Circle in one of three ways: https://steppingstonesnetwork.org/immediate-needs/
1. Text !give! to (888) 592-3596 be notified when new needs arise.
2. Text !serve! to (888) 592-3596 to be notified when there are one-time tasks.
3. Text !pray! to (888) 592-3596 to be notified when prayer requests arise.
Email info @steppingstones network.org or come to an Education/New volunteer Interest Meeting. See website for times and locations.
Legal Status:
Private, Non-Profit
Date of Official Change:
February 14, 2023
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