Description:

Offers a 24-month holistic residential program for trafficked mothers and their young children. Service and assistance includes:

- Independent Living
- Safety (confidential location)
- Basic needs
- Individualized therapeutic programming
- 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), emancipated minors, or in foster care under DCFS guardianship with one or more children in custody OR with a confirmed pregnancy and plans to keep the baby.
Must be Lake County resident.

In addition, client must meet at least one of the following requirements:
- Self identifies as being sex trafficked currently or in the past
- Has engaged in sex for survival to provide for her children
- Individual or child are being sexually exploited and is at high risk of being trafficked
- Is not self-identifying, but Stepping Stones Network or referring agency has evidence of the client being trafficked

Client must also be:
- English speaking (other applicants will be referred)
- Willing to actively participate in building a new life and moving toward economic independence
- Capable of living independently and keeping children safe
- 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 (applies to individuals with history of substance addiction)

Languages:

None

Program Fees:

No fee

Intake Process:

Call for intake. Agency referrals accepted.

Documents required:
- Photo ID. If no identification, the agency will assist in obtaining documents.

Contacts

Phone Numbers

Address Listings

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Wishlist:

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.

Volunteer Opportunities:

Visit website or email for current open positions. Numerous ongoing positions available.

Legal Status:

Private, Non-Profit

Date of Official Change:

April 25, 2024

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