The Drake HouseEMPOWERMENT PLAN
Upon intake, mothers meet with their Family Services Manager to identify the family’s needs and design a customized list of personal and professional goals to attain while at The Drake House.
Mothers and families at The Drake House
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Plans include setting financial goals for self-sufficiency and stable housing, as well as identifying any medical, vision, dental and mental health needs of the family.
In addition, we partner with many community-based organizations and pro-bono resources to fill the gap of needed services.
Questions
What happens when a mother first comes to The Drake House?
Upon intake, mothers meet with their Family Services Manager to identify the family’s needs and design a customized list of personal and professional goals to attain while at The Drake House.
What do the plans include?
Plans include setting financial goals for self-sufficiency and stable housing, as well as identifying any medical, vision, dental and mental health needs of the family.
Who helps fill gaps in needed services?
In addition, we partner with many community-based organizations and pro-bono resources to fill the gap of needed services.
Details
- Who
- Mothers and families at The Drake House
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BASIC NECESSITIESShort-term, furnished housing; groceries, personal care necessities; laundry facilities; computer room; and MARTA passes.
CHILDREN AND TEEN PROGRAMSElementary and middle school students attend an after-school program for tutoring, enrichment activities, and social-emotional learning skills.EDUCATIONMothers attend mandatory, weekly workshops focused on personal finance education, health and well-being, relationship management, parenting skills, and nutritional meal planning.