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

Primary Contact

Program Contact Information

(224) 789-3054

info@steppingstonesnetwork.org

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 !€œgive!€ to (888) 592-3596 be notified when new needs arise.
2. Text !€œserve!€ to (888) 592-3596 to be notified when there are one-time tasks.
3. Text !€œpray!€ 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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