Marjaree Mason Center Inc

Housing services: mmc operates several housing programs that provide critical, safe, and confidential shelter and ongoing support services to survivors and their children recovering from violence. In addition to the emergency shelter, mmc's housing programs also include facility and community based longer-term transitional shelter as well as off-site short-term rental assistance programs for permanent housing. Clients may participate in these programs for a period of between 12 and 24 months depending on their unique needs. Mmc uses the housing first model, which uses housing as a tool for recovery rather than a reward for participation and focuses on connecting survivors to permanent housing as quickly as possible. The rental assistance program is an ideal choice for domestic violence survivors seeking housing support when physical safety is no longer a threat. Together, mmc's transitional and longer-term housing programs provided safe shelter to 113 households (299 individuals) including 30 single person households and 83 families; this reflects a 27% increase compared to last year. The total nights of stay were 45,358.

Advocacy and legal assistance: mmc provides a variety of legal support services including legal advocacy, court accompaniment, restraining order assistance, education, and support to survivors of domestic violence. Free legal options classes are facilitated weekly in three of the mmc's facilities and are open to all community members. During this fiscal year, mmc provided the following:i. Legal advocacy- 2,371 duplicated sessionsii. Total restraining order requests completed: 329ill. Total survivors provided court accompaniment: 166

Other programs:prevention & education: during the 23-24 school year, we made a meaningful shift in our outreach strategy - transitioning from a club-based approach to delivering classroom-based presentations. We educated over 2,000 middle and high school students through the know more discussion guide series.outreach: this year, mmc deepened its community ties by participating in a number of key regional events - sharing vital resources and promoting healthy relationships. We were honored to present at the federal correctional institution in mendota, reaching 50 inmates with education on healthy relationships. Many expressed a desire to guide their children away from harmful dynamics - reflecting the impact of our outreach. We also offered our 40-hour domestic violence training in january, june, and september, as well as a specialized session for the department of social services. Recognizing the needs of rural communities, our team distributed food and resources across the region, ensuring access to support and services for those who need it most.child advocacy program: the child advocacy program remains a vital part of our response to domestic violence. Children who witness abuse often face lasting emotional and developmental challenges. This year, we strengthened our trauma-informed services, advocacy, and partnerships to ensure these children are supported and not forgotten. There were 1,071 case management sessions for 181 families, 500 home site visit session and 1,163 bonding sessions for 237 child and adults.maternal health program: our maternal health program provides trauma-informed care to expectant and new mothers impacted by domestic violence - improving outcomes for both mom and baby. We recognize that a healthy start in life begins before birth, and that early, wraparound support can lead to long-term positive outcomes for both mothers and their children. Through strong partnerships with ucsf-fresno, anthem blue cross, and the public health nurse, clients received prenatal education, healthcare navigation, and emotional support reducing barriers to care in both community and shelter-based settings.- 52 clients enrolled- 68 clinic sessions- 88 public health nurse visits- 16 births (1 set of twins)- only 1 preterm/low birth weight birthcounseling: both individual and group, is critical for survivors of domestic violence as it provides a safe space to process trauma, rebuild self-esteem, and develop healthy coping strategies. Counseling services offered by the marjaree mason center allow survivors to explore their unique experiences and emotions in a private setting, fostering personal healing and growth, while also offering a sense of community and shared understanding, reducing isolation and empowering survivors through connection with others who have faced similar challenges. - adult counseling sessions: 2,580- children's counseling sessions: 571- support group sessions: 461- kid's group sessions: 217family stabilization program: the family stabilization program is a collaborative effort between mmc and the fresno county department of social services designed to ensure a basic level of stability for calworks families impacted by domestic violence. The goal of this program is to increase participants' success by eliminating barriers interfering with self-sufficiency, stability, and independence. Through intensive case management, counseling, domestic violence classes, children's supportive services and community resource referrals, clients exhibit improved self-confidence, increased safety, and growth toward self-sufficiency. Last year, the family stabilization program served 216 survivors and their children through 964 case management sessions.