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The Sacramento Food Bank and Family Services (SFBFS) Havens Transitional Living Program is for homeless and at-risk families with children. SFBFS is dedicated to helping families achieve long-term stability and economic independence. In order to accomplish this goal we provide a safe place to live and a structured program of mentoring, education, and community service.
The families who come to the Havens Transitional Living Program have experienced unemployment, family instability, low educational attainment, and homelessness. Often there has been a history of substance abuse or family violence. Usually the parents themselves grew up without strong role models or family support and direction.
Seventy-five percent of the families who have been in our program, in the past year, acquired both permanent housing and employment when they departed. Even those who were not completely successful made progress in improving their educational and living skills while in the program. By staying in touch with families. after they leave the program, we help them to maintain the stability they have achieved in the Sacramento Food Bank Tradition.
For more information, contact the Program Manager: Marie-Louise Nelson - mlnelson@sfbs.org