Families Together is unique in that we serve families where there is a father or older male child that could otherwise fall through the gaps in our community’s safety net. Our Emergency Shelter, Bridge Housing and other interim housing solutions enable families most likely to be separated, to remain together while permanent housing is obtained.

 Additionally, our work is driven by our professional team of Mentor Advocates who are trained in the principles of trauma-informed care and who offer compassionate support to help each family achieve self-sufficiency. As housing experts, Families Together leverages our network of landlords, advocates for families to ensure housing is safe and dignified, and liaises between the landlord and family, as needed, to ensure they are set up for long-term housing success.

Who We Help

We serve homeless families with children. Nearly half of the individuals in the families we serve are children under the age of 12. Nearly 80% are African American and 100% come to us homeless with no stable roof overhead. Approximately 25% of the women we serve are escaping the physical and psychological harm of a domestic violence situation. All grapple with the psychological and emotional trauma of homelessness. Most of the families we serve are headed by a single woman. Here’s a snapshot of who we helped last year.