Program Information Date:
Program approved for: MSW 1st Year [ X ] MSW 2nd Year [ X ]
Parent Agency : Hamilton Family Center
Website: www.hamiltonfamilycenter.org
Agency/Program Address:
1631 Hayes Street
San Francisco, CA 94117
Program Name:
Hamilton Family Transitional Housing Program
Name of Internship Contact Person:
Erin Glassman
Contact‘s E-mail: eglassman@hamiltonfamilycenter.org
Contact’s Phone Number: 415-409-2100 ext 107
Program Description:
Hamilton Family Transitional Program operates 20 apartment units for families and provides comprehensive support services to help them address critical issues contributing to their homelessness. The length of stay is 12 months, although month-to-month extensions of up to 18 months may be granted. Families work with Case Managers to develop and implement individual Family Action Plans. Other services provided include employment and life-skills workshops; after-school and weekend children’s activities include academic suppor as well as recreational, art, and play activities; child and family therapy with on-site family and children’s therapists; support groups, housing search assistance, advocacy with landlords; and aftercare/follow-up services for 12 months after exit.
Clientele Served:
Homeless families (at least one minor child and at least one custodial adult)
Issues Program Addresses:
Family homelessness; poverty; child welfare and development; substance abuse; mental illness
Intern Assignments:
Case management, training and facilitation with families, adults and children
Intern Training & Educational Opportunities:
Program planning and development; community organizing; policy research and advocacy
Intern Benefits: (Include stipend, conferences, car, food, etc.)
n/a
Other Special Placement Procedures or Requirements (Including Dates of Internship, Special Application Forms and Deadlines):
n/a