C & J Foundation offers women with children, women coming from prison, pregnant teens experiencing homelessness the resources to recover and rebuild a productive, stable life for themselves and their children through a residential setting. C & J Foundation serves women with children who are experiencing, or are at- risk of homelessness. Our program aims to equip residents with the necessary resources and services to guide them deeper along the path of self sufficiency. Our program provides job r
We provide rent-free, low rent and utilities-free (applies to some) apartments and homes that accommodate the participant and up to 3 children. These transitional homes are furnished with donations from our generous community supporters. Participants use the items during their two-year program, then take the items with them after graduation to start their new life. PLEASE NOTE ROOMS ARE SHARED, IF YOU HAVE NO KIDS.
Participants attend bi-monthly classes over a 2-year period, taught by volunteer, community professionals on various sustainable subjects including financial management, physical, mental and spiritual health, parenting, employment skills, and Life skills.
Our Program provides our women SUPPORT to successfully re-claim their lives and gain FAMILY STABILITY. Upon graduation, they will have sufficient skills to regain their independence.
Participants meet weekly with a case manager to ensure their success in the program. These weekly case management meetings are designed to hold each woman to a strict routine of accountability with finances as well as their individual program that includes productive recommendations from their case manager to enhance their goal of reaching complete SELF-SUFFICIENCY.
The PATHWAYS program lasts one full year after graduation
offering access to the bi-weekly classes with a flexible and reduced case management schedule to support and prepare them for independence. To become adjusted to adhering to financial housing responsibility, they begin to pay a $800 program fee and continue to save at a lower rate of 20% of their income.
A group home for teens is a community-based residential facility that provides a structured and supervised living environment for teenagers, often those with behavioral or mental health challenges, or those in need of supportive care. It aims to be a stepping stone to independent living, offering therapeutic support, 24-hour supervision, and educational or vocational opportunities
"YOU HAVE TO FIGHT THROUGH SOME BAD DAYS, TO EARN THE BEST DAYS OF YOUR LIFE" Our program requires 100% participation by the resident in our program curriculum. While participating, each resident will enjoy comprehensive courses and accountability to a personalized plan with a case manager to ensure their success in the program.
Participants must have at least 1 child they have custody over or legal guardianship of in order to be accepted into our program.
Smaller, Home-Like setting, Therapeutic support, 24/7 Supervision, Community Integration ( attend school, work, engage in recreational activities), Individualized programs (therapeutic interventions, educational support, and vocational training. Transition to Independence. Structure, access to resources and support for families
Participants must work a 40 hour week job or willing and able work.
Participants must save 30% of their income.
Participants must attend 26 classes over a 2-year period to complete the program. These classes are held the first and third Tuesday of each month at 7pm.
Weekly Case Management is required to ensure our participants stay on course to successfully complete their Program goals and reach financial security.
Middle & High Schools, Colleges, Non-Profit, Corporate, and Federal Govt. We are open to contractual agreements, events and seminars.
C & J Foundation, Inc
Servicing Dekalb County and Surrounding Areas
We are a registered 501 (c) 3 #92-3399263
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