A Comprehensive Program
Homeward Bound provides transitional housing and a broad range of social services for families with children who are homeless or fleeing domestic violence for 12 to 24 months. Since 1990, we have assisted homeless and low-income families throughout Maricopa County to regain control of their lives and become self-sufficient. We not only assist families in the short-term by providing housing, but also strive to effect long-term change by teaching families basic life skills. For families willing to work to repair their lives, Homeward Bound provides the necessary resources and support for them to be successful. Homeward Bound is transforming attitudes, lives and families.
Resources for Homeward Bound Families
A wide range of resources are available to Homeward Bound families working to repair their lives.
Affordable, well-maintained housing is provided in safe locations. Each family pays 30% of their adjusted gross income to Homeward Bound to help offset the cost of housing, utilities and social services.
Case Managers work with each family to achieve goals and obtain life skills. Case Managers also help the families filter through the maze of social services to find appropriate medical, dental, legal and financial assistance, as needed.
Employment Services assists adult family members find and secure the best positions possible. They learn how to write a resume, interview successfully and search and retain appropriate employment.
Program Services focus on education to help families develop basic life skills and abilities, build career-enhancing characteristics and improve social and personal relationships. Numerous programs are offered including GED, budgeting, self-esteem, home maintenance, parenting, and time management.
Mental Health Counseling Referral and Education are offered to individuals, as well as families and includes parenting classes, various support groups, and the innovative and successful Kids In Trauma program.
Kids Corner Learning Center provides affordable and accessible childcare in a nurturing and safe environment so parents may secure and maintain employment. Within the Kids Corner Learning Center, Project SOAR! screens and treats the developmental delays children have as a result of their homeless and domestic violence experiences.
Eligibility for Homeward Bound
To be eligible for participation in the program, a family must:
• Have children under the age of 18
• Be homeless, facing eviction, or fleeing a domestic violence situation
• Be earning less than 50 percent of the area median income
• Be employed or motivated to seek employment
• Be free of drug and alcohol abuse
• Be motivated to change patterns of behavior
Our mission:
Homelessness and domestic violence destroy families in our community. Homeward Bound breaks multi-generational cycles of homelessness, welfare dependence and domestic violence and creates self-reliance through housing and compassionate client-centered services.