AKA:

Staben House

Description:

Provides transitional housing and community enrichment services to homeless women with children. Offer assistance in developing goals for families to establish and sustain permanent housing, increasing skills, income and achieving greater self-determination.

Also offers:
Assistance locating Child Care
Comprehensive Case Management
Budget Management and Financial counseling
Children's Activities
Educational Advocacy
Trauma Support Group
Community Case Management for 6 Months
Support Locating Perment Housing
Transportation Assistance

Eligibility:

Must be adult women who are homeless ages 18 years old or older with children under the age of 18.

Township boundaries do not follow municipal or zip code boundaries. Verify residency in this Township prior to contacting the Township for services by clicking this link and entering the address of the individual in need in the magnifying glass: https://maps.lakecountyil.gov/MyGovernmentServices/.

Languages:

Spanish

Program Fees:

No fee.

Intake Process:

Visit website for the Program Intake Form available in English & Spanish

Contacts

Phone Numbers

Address Listings

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Wishlist:

- Monetary contributions.

- TOILETRIES: shampoo, soap, toothpaste, conditioner, dental floss, etc. paper goods:tissue, toilet paper, paper towels, napkins, paper plates, cups, etc.
- CLEANING PRODUCTS: bleach, disinfectant, dish soap, laundry detergent, bounce, kitchen cleaners, etc.
- INFANT ITEMS: diapers, wipes, powder, shampoo, lotion, vaseline, desitin, baby food, etc.
- LINENS: bath towels, hand towels, kitchen towels, bedding for twin & cribs beds, pot holders, curtains, shower curtains, etc.
- UTILITY ITEMS: mops, brooms, buckets, light bulbs, hangers, laundry baskets, storage containers, etc.
- SCHOOL & ART SUPPLIES: markers, construction paper, paints, pencils, back packs, etc.

Volunteer Opportunities:

Student interns in the area of social work, counseling, employment training, marking and child development.

Legal Status:

Township

Date of Official Change:

October 4, 2023