The Center For Family Resources Inc

See Schedule OHousing Services provide a range of services for homeless and near-homeless families. CFR operates both a short-term (30-day) program and permanent housing programs for families with dependent children meeting the HUD definition of homelessness. The short-term program operates as an alternative to congregate shelter and homeless families are placed in individual apartments where they have 24 hours of safe, secure housing. This enables them to maintain a higher degree of normalcy and self-reliance in their everyday routines. The Rapid Rehousing program assists homeless families coming from the street or a shelter with housing identification, securing a lease in their name, case management, and a housing subsidy for 3 - 6 months. Supportive services including food, assistance with the cost of childcare, transportation, mental and/or physical health needs, employment, and educational services are offered to assist families in developing housing stability. Permanent, affordable housing for low income families with a temporarily inability to maintain permanent housing is offered through a Tenant-Based Rental Assistance Program (TBRA). Participants receive assistance with rent and utilities for up to six months while working and participating in classes and activities to foster their residential stability and self-sufficiency.

See Schedule O Employment/Education Services are offered to clients through access to an employment case manager with CobbWorks, the WorkSource Georgia partner serving Cobb County. Our clients have direct access to a dedicated case manager who works in our office two days a week. Employment services, access to training and certificate programs, resume building, interview skills and more are provided through direct, one-on-one appointments. Additional educational services are provided through weekly life skills classes designed to address additional needs that support their housing stability. Life Skills classes include topics like budgeting, money management, financial literacy, positive parenting, toxic relationships, access to main stream benefits, mental health resources and much more.