Catholic Social Service of Yavapai

434 W. Gurley Street
Prescott, AZ - 86301
(928) 778-2531

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Last-Modified: 2023-06-30 07:33:03

Emergency ShelterTheir emergency housing provides homeless families with shelter, support services and case management for up to 120 days as they help them work towards independence and permanent housing. In Northern Arizona, because other agencies provide shelter to single mothers with children or to single men and women, they focus on two-parent or single-father-with-children families. They are the only shelter in Northern Arizona that allows fathers to stay with their families as they seek assistance. There is no charge to clients during their stay, however, they are required to begin and maintain a savings plan while in the program. Clients may then move into their own permanent housing or, if they still require supportive services, into their Transitional or Permanent Supportive Housing. Transitional HousingTheir transitional housing program provides long-term shelter for 12-24 months to homeless families who are sufficiently stabilized to achieve a level of independence, but still in need of some support services. They focus on employed or employable single- and two-parent families, a majority of whom have completed an emergency shelter program. To prepare the homeless families for true independence, they pay rent based on a maximum of 30 percent of their income although utilities are included. They continue contributing to their self-directed savings plans and attending weekly on-site skill-building classes, including parenting, budgeting and employment.

Mission Statement: Helping our community's most vulnerable with solutions that permanently improve lives.

Important Top Tips Before Applying

If you Interested in applying to Catholic Social Service of Yavapai, we recommend that you call them and find out some answers to some or all of the below questions:

What type of housing do you offer? Is it shared or private housing? Is it furnished or unfurnished?
What are the length of stay requirements? How long can I stay in the program?
What kind of support services do you offer? Do you offer job training, case management, or other support services to help me achieve permanent housing and self-sufficiency?
What are the rules and policies? Are there any rules or policies that I need to be aware of, such as curfews, visitor restrictions, or substance abuse policies?
What is the cost of the program? Is there a monthly fee? Are there any other costs associated with the program?
Is the program accredited or licensed? This will help ensure that the program meets certain standards of quality.

In addition to these general questions, you may also want to ask more specific questions about the program, such as:

What is the staff-to-resident ratio? This will give you an idea of how much support you can expect from staff.
What is the success rate of the program? How many residents have gone on to achieve permanent housing and self-sufficiency?
What are the cultural competency practices of the program? Is the program staffed by people who are culturally competent and able to meet the needs of a diverse range of residents?
How does the program ensure the safety and security of residents? What safety measures are in place?
What is the process for resolving disputes? Is there a clear and fair process for resolving disputes between residents and staff?

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