Catholic Charities New Hope Apartments

Catholic Charities New Hope Apartments:
A Transitional Housing Program for Homeless Families
May 2017 Update
 
Family #28
Our family is a single African American female with three sons ages 14, 10, 8, two daughters ages 9 and 16, and a newborn granddaughter. This mom was fleeing a domestic violence situation. She currently works as a part-time CNA and is looking for more clients. 
 
Things are improving a little for this family. When our mom entered the program she applied for low income housing in various parts of the State. She has received feedback for potential housing options in Waukegan and in the South Suburbs. She will have a meeting with both options and decide which one will best meet her family’s needs.
 
She is still guardian and care taker for her granddaughter. The baby’s mother (client’s daughter) is back in the home and feels her mom caring for the baby is in the best interest of her daughter. Her other children are stable and they all made the honor roll!
 
Current Goals:
· Save at least 3 to 6 months worth of rent.
· Stay compliant with low-income housing program for a smooth transition.
· Continue to save for move (new apartment).
 
Family #29
Our mom is a single white female with a three year old son who became homeless due to low income status. While staying with her child’s father, they were not getting along, and they lived with his parents. Then, they stayed with friends for about two months before she went to the shelter in November of 2016.
 
Our mom is still doing great. She has not been technically promoted, but she is performing the general manager’s job. She reports that she has been supervising different locations for the last month and has a meeting with her supervisor soon. She thinks that is when she will officially be promoted. Things are getting better with her child’s father. He has been stepping up with caring for their son, and he recently got a job. He can now help with child support. She has not been able to save as planned because she has been focusing on paying off her debt. She has completely paid off her electricity bill, is back on a budget plan and it appears less stressful for her financially.
 
Current Goals:
· Save at least 3 to 6 months worth of rent.
· Continue to keep mental health stabilized—back in therapy.
· Find affordable childcare—secured baby sitter.
 
New Hope joins with these two families in saying THANK YOU for supporting our program!