Top 10 Goals for Every Guest

Begin your journey to housing here.

1

Schedule a Case Management session with Family Promise staff. 

2

Complete Homeless Families Coordinated Assessment (HFCA) to qualify for community resources.

You can either call Catholic Charities directly to schedule your appointment or schedule an appointment with Family Promise Case Manager (Amy Robinson). 

3

 Obtain Driver's License or State Identification.

Make sure that your identification is up-to-date and accurate. This will open doors in the housing journey.

4

Order social security cards for everyone in your household.

Make sure that your identification is up-to-date and accurate. This will open doors in the housing journey.

5

Order birth certificates for minors/children only.

6

Sign up for benefits through DSHS.

DSHS can relieve some of your monthly expenses by providing cash assistance, receive EBT & food assistance to qualifying families. 

7

Enroll children in school if not already enrolled.

School provides stability for children and time to get things done for adults.

8

Find childcare for non-school aged children.

Childcare provides stability for children and time to get things done for adults.

9

Obtain your credit report.

Knowing your credit score is an important part of knowing where you may qualify for housing.

10

Attend job or education readiness and life skills programs.

Don't have a job? Not sure how to maintain a household budget? Make sure that you have the best chance at getting a job.