Transitional Housing Facility Resources

10170 Missile Way, Mather, Mather, CA 95655 map
Ph. (916) 228-3377 Mon. – Fri. 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Saturday 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Specifically designed for men and women reentering the community from state prison. Services are available Sacramento County parolees and their families during the transition from prison to home. A referral from the parole agent is required.
Education: Literacy skills, GED, Math skills (General and Job related), Vocational training Referrals and 4-day Introductory Computer Literacy Track.
Substance Abuse and Other treatment Services: Outpatient Drug and Alcohol Treatment and Education, Anger Management, STD Education, Parenting and Family classes, Male and Female 52 week Batterers program and direct referrals to residential treatment providers, sober living homes and AA/NA.
Vocational Services: Coaching (when appropriate), assistance with job related needs, 4-day job readiness track, Caltrans partnership providing up to 90 days in a paid employment training program, on-site computer lab, vocational, educational and risk/needs assessments, RT fare and passes, funding for sober living housing and service referrals.

We Fall Down But we Get Up

3000 Auburn Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95821

Ph. (916) 613-7601

Resource for felons Every Saturday at 12:00 noon L.D.S. Deseret Industries Thrift Stores Clothing and Household Goods voucher program A.P.M.O.C. In partnership with L.D.S., Provide clothing and household goods vouchers to raise self-worth, a necessary component for a healthy repositioning. Requirements of voucher services, attend Friday Night Video Program.

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The Friday Night Support Group

4799 Stockton Boulevard, Sacramento, CA 95820

Ph. (916) 264-2700

Programs for felons At Colonial Heights Library re-positioning model for the formerly incarcerated person and their family to network and socialize amongst interested community stakeholders, in a constructive social setting with positive encouragement and guidance during re-entry. "Always free Hot Dogs, Soda and Popcorn!"

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THE JOHNSTAD GROUP, Parolee/Probationer Support for Success

3425 Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, Sacramento, CA 95817

Ph. (916) 808-6151

Parolee and probationer Life, Drug and Alcohol group Meetings held each Tuesday evening at the Oak Park Community Center from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. programs for felons by and for parolee support.

Addressing the unique needs of parolees and probationers who are transitioning from crime/incarceration to life in the community. “Even if no one else believes you can, we know you can succeed.

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Project Save

Sacramento, CA

Ph. (916) 228-2202

Service for first time offenders 10 to 17 age group.

Restoration House

Sacramento, CA

Ph. (916) 454-2068

A Transitional Housing for Ex-offenders. Men only.
Our name summarizes our mission: To help restore broken lives by offering a Christian faith-based sober living.

Voluntary Legal Services of Sacramento

517 12th Street, Sacramento, CA 95814

Ph. (916) 551-2102 x3 or (916) 551-2155

Free help to prepare the legal documents and facilitate all other aspects of the expugement process for the low income ex-offenders within the County of Sacramento, CA. Go to: Career Center, 915 Broadway, Sacramento, CA 916-324-6202
"Walk in" and (no phone appointments) make an appointment in person only Monday morning at 8:00 a.m.
Appointments are made for each Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday of that week.

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Prisoners Rights Union - PRU

P.O. Box 161321, Sacramento, CA 95816

Ph. (916) 442-2240

Information and resources for felons linking for Prisoners, Ex-offenders, Parolees, and Families of Prisoners & Inmates.

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Friends-Care

5890 Newman Ct., Sacramento, CA 95819

Ph. (916) 446-3838

Services to Families of Incarcerated People for transportation, emergency referrals for food, clothing, and housing.

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California Public Defenders Association

10324 Placer Lane, Sacramento, CA 95827

Ph. (916) 362-1686 x 304

Information Listing for help with legal services including resources for State and Federal court decision updates.

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California Department of Justice

P. O. Box 903417, Sacramento, CA 942-3-4170

Ph. (916) 227-3855

Records Review Unit.

A criminal history may be requested for personal review. $25.00 fee.

§ Additional Ex-offender Resources California New Start Program

Provides ex-offenders with job training, interview and resume preparation, linking to job placement and more. Contact your Agent or attend a local Career Center and ask about the California New Start Program. View website

Legal Services for Prisoners with Children

1540 Market Street, Suite 490, San Francisco, CA 94102

Ph. (916) 255-7036

LSPC is a non-profit organization with a history of over thirty years of working to restore rights of incarcerated and formerly-incarcerated people, release people from prison & reunify people, families and communities during and after incarceration

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A partnership with professional builders to build, renovate and repair homes across the United States.

At Habitat for Humanity, we build. We build because we believe that everyone, everywhere, should have a healthy, affordable place to call home. More than building homes, we build communities, we build hope and we build the opportunity for families to help themselves.

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http://www.helpusa.org/what-we-do/transitional-housing/

Transitional housing is the safety-net that keeps individuals and families off the streets. Emergency housing of this type is a vital tool in the fight against homelessness. HELP USA’s transitional facilities provide free apartments to individuals and families who have nowhere else to go. Each facility also houses support services, like child care, medical care, counseling, and job training, that stabilize individuals and help them find permanent housing outside the shelter.

HELP USA was one of the pioneers in the modern transitional housing movement. We were among the first organizations in the country to build housing specifically for homeless families, and to include stability services on-site. This model became the standard for the modern homeless shelter.

HELP USA operates shelters for single adults, families, veterans, and survivors of domestic violence. In addition HELP USA also operates a shelter for people who are left homeless after emergencies (such as fire), and a short-stay intake and assessment shelter for single women.

Are you thinking about starting a halfway house or transitional housing facility?

Read on for a brief overview of the steps to take to start your own temporary housing service.

What Is Transitional Housing?

Transitional housing provides people with a temporary place to live as they attempt to get back on their feet or make a major transition in their lives.

How Do I Start a Transitional Home?

Like any business, when you choose to start a transitional housing facility, you will need thoroughly research your idea and create a solid business plan that addresses the legal and financial needs of the business.

Do Your Research!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Research!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Assess your target audience and the services needed in your area. Popular resident audiences for transitional housing include former federal or local inmates, young mothers, at-risk teens, veterans, the homeless, people with disabilities, and substance abusers. If you are unsure about the needs in your community, your local social services department may be able to provide insight.

Learn about the specific population you plan to assist ... ex-inmates!!!!!, including average age, the services they currently receive, and where they currently receive them. Some transitional housing facilities only offer housing, while others provide additional services like job support, counseling, and medical care.

In addition to identifying your resident audience, your business plan includes your business mission, goals, operations plan and projected financials. Learn how to create a business plan at Business.gov.

Identify a Location

Once you determine your audience, begin to research potential locations for the transitional housing facility. Do you plan to lease, have it donated or own the building? Will you need to build a new structure, or is there an existing facility that you have in mind? If you have your eye on an existing facility, will you need to renovate it?

The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) highlights key questions that you should ask yourself when determining which housing model is best for you and your residents, and offers the following advice - no matter the type of housing or lease you choose, aim for residences near the following:

Public transportation, if available in your community
Potential places of employment
High schools and community colleges
Health care clinics and hospitals

Once you identify an ideal location, familiarize yourself with the housing regulations and zoning laws in the area.

Typically, transitional housing facilities are registered as non profit organizations, enabling eligibility for certain benefits including grants, government surplus, and tax exemptions. A non profit organization (NPO) is a business entity where making a profit is not a primary mission. Read more about programs and services that benefit non profits.

You must obtain relevant business licenses and permits like any other business. Regulations vary by industry, state and locality.

Follow these steps to establish a non profit organization.

Assess Your Business Needs and Establish Guidelines

Determine how many residents your facility can hold, keeping legal, funding, and safety restrictions in mind. The following resources provide examples of standard agreements regarding safety and resident rights: Northeast Ohio Coalition for the Homeles-s safety standards; Californi-s Department of Social Services transitional housing guidelines; and the District of Columbi's Standards for Transitional Housing.

Think about the staff you will need to keep your operations running correctly, legally, honestly, no law-breaking ever. Remember RULE #1: TREAT EVERYONE AND ANYONE THE WAY YOU WANT TO BE TREATED! The Corporation for Supportive Housing (CSH) * advises that most supportive housing projects will need to assemble a development team, a group of professional consultants, service vendors and other non profit organizations that collectively bring all of the skills, expertise, knowledge and experience to bear on the development and operation of the project. Non profit facilities will need to establish a board of directors and governing bylaws. This CSH toolkit offers advice for setting up your staffing team.

Also consider the supplies and equipment you will need to not only run the business, but also to furnish the facility. If you receive donated goods, remember that IRS.gov provides guidance on the federal tax requirements for donated property.

Consider your operating costs and determine how much rent, if any, you are going to charge residents.

Finance Your Business

Typically, non profits receive most of their fundraising donations from businesses, individuals, and faith-based groups. For a brief overview on how to fundraise, see this Business.gov article 'Going Beyond the Shot Gun Approach'

5 Tips for Optimizing Your Non-Profi's Fundraising Efforts

1..Your transitional housing facility can also receive financial assistance from the government. 2. The Federal government provides grants, loans and programs to fund non profit projects. 3. For example, the Department of Justic's Transitional Housing Assistance Program targets programs that assist victims of domestic and relationship violence, stalking, or sexual assault while the Supportive Housing Program (SHP) grants from the Department of Housing and Urban Development benefit transitional housing for the homeless and 4. the Department of Veteran Affairs sets aside annual funding to community agencies and non profits that provide housing or supportive services for homeless Veterans.

4. Many state and local governments also provide financial assistance. 5. Check with your local social services or family welfare offices for information on the programs in your area.

Foster Community Ties.

Know going into the process that it is common for a transitional housing facility to face opposition from potential neighbors. Talk with residents, local officials, and other business owners in the community about where you plan to operate, and solicit their support by explaining how your housing plan will benefit the community. For example, if your target audience is at-risk teens, you can explain how a transitional housing facility will provide a steady environment to combat homelessness, vandalism, and loitering.

Once you begin to gain traction in your community, begin to assemble a team of experts, including your local social services department, a realtor, and a lawyer, to help you move forward with your plans.

Do You Need More Assistance?

The Corporation for Supportive Housing's Toolkit for Developing and Operating Supportive Housing* http://csgjusticecenter.org/nrrc/publications/toolkit-for-developing-and-operating-supportive-housing-2/ a helpful resource that includes guides on securing financing, building your team, assessing capacity, securing the project site, and reaching out to your community.

While this resource guide from the Department of Health and Human Services focuses on a homeless youth demographic, its theories are useful for any transitional housing operation.

Are you starting a transitional home or halfway house? Ask questions and share advice with other business owners in the Community.

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Resources for Starting a Halfway House or Transitional Housing Facility

http://00madm.wix.com/prison-ministry#!online-store/cj9w/

https://www.sba.gov/blogs/resources-starting-halfway-house-or-transitional-housing-facility

https://www.sba.gov/blogs/going-beyond-shot-gun-approach-5-tips-optimizing-your-non-profits-fundraising-efforts

http://www.gracegrapevine.org/trans_housing.aspx

http://www.transitionhouse.org/housing-programs/transitional-living-program

Domestic Violence Prevention

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http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/faqs

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http://www.transitionalhousing.org/

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http://www.cnhousing.org/

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