Families First at MCDI

Families First at MCDI is a supportive transitional housing program which offers families the opportunity to become self-sufficient.

Families First is designed to serve 12 homeless families for up to a 2 year period of time. The objective of this program is to provide supportive services, working towards the ultimate goal of independent living.

Program Services:

The Families First at MCDI program offers a challenging program that promotes personal growth and healing based upon individual need. Some of the supportive services available are:

Case management
Support groups
Motivational workshops
Job search
Parenting classes
Advocacy
Financial management
Consumer education
Mentoring
Nutrition
Substance abuse counseling
Health care advocacy

Eligibility:

In order to be considered for the program, a family must meet the following requirements:

Be presently homeless
Be 18 years of age or older
Reside in the Springfield Area
Be actively parenting their child
Be enrolled in a training/educational program, and/or employed with the goal of self-sufficiency
Be willing to participate in program activities

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