Step Stone Transitional Housing
The program: StepStone owns and operates nine two- and three-bedroom homes and five two-bedroom duplex units in Wichita. The professional staff consists of a program director, social work advocate, family service advocate and a Sister of St. Joseph who is the resident coordinator for the program. In addition to housing, StepStone provides support services such as budget counseling, life skills training, guidance on personal boundaries and healthy relationships, educational and career goal-setting, and parenting skills training. Staff members also assist with advocacy, referral to community resources, and follow-up support. Assessment and counseling are provided to both women and children to help address the long-term effects of trauma associated with domestic violence. StepStone clients are encouraged to take advantage of other Dear Neighbor Ministries programs such as free income tax preparation assistance and participation in a food purchasing co-op. Clients are assisted in formulating a workable plan to achieve their goals at their own pace. They are encouraged to participate in a savings program and are urged to consider home ownership as a goal. Those who complete the program successfully are eligible to receive a 100 percent match up to $500 from StepStone's Nest Egg Fund. |
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