Part of the Friends Neighborhood Guild, the Friends Rehabilitation Program (FRP) is a faith-based organization that runs a transitional housing program to help homeless families achieve stability. FRP’s transitional program serves 115 homeless households referred by the Office of Supportive Housing.

Each family is assigned a team composed of a housing manager and two case managers. The team meets with residents once a week to identify obstacles and solutions. Some residents have dealt with problems like mental illness and drug and alcohol abuse, and case managers help them receive any services they need.

The program is intended to take 12 months, but residents can receive up to two six-month extensions. Every resident family is expected to submit 30 permanent housing applications within 60 days of entering the program. To help residents succeed at finding stable, permanent housing FRP offers classes on household budgeting, using savings accounts, and other life skills.

FRP also offers help with overcoming other barriers like lack of education, lack of employment opportunities, parenting help, and crisis counseling. Childcare is available on a limited basis, but FRP is looking to expand that service. In 2007 FRP plans to expand residents’ access to computers on-site, and join the Pennsylvania Family Saving Account Program, which provides matching funds for residents who open savings accounts.

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