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Wayne County Family Center

8131 East Jefferson Avenue
Westland, MI - 48214
(313) 823-7700

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A partnership of Lutheran Social Services of Michigan and Wayne County, offering transitional shelter for homeless families. Michigan's largest shelter for homeless families (parents with children and pregnant single women), housing up to 100 persons in 24 rooms. The site includes a child care center.


Mission Statement: Serving people as an expression of the love of Christ
Wayne County Family Center

Important Top Tips Before Applying

If you Interested in applying to Wayne County Family Center, 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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What is your current addiction OR problem that you are seeking help for? How long have you had this issue?

What is your current addiction OR problem that you are seeking help for? How long have you had this issue?

I was living in a womans basement and helping her to get the house in rentable condition. Now she tells me she wants to rent a bedroom to somebody, but he wants me out. Now she wants me out immediately. I have nowhere to go. I'm waiting for SSD to finish their second review.

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Sunday, October 2, 2022

I was living in a womans basement and helping her to get the house in rentable condition. Now she tells me she wants to rent a bedroom to somebody, but he wants me out. Now she wants me out immediately. I have nowhere to go. I'm waiting for SSD to finish their second review.

I am currently 6 months clean. My daughter and I have been staying in a hotel for the past week. We are in need of housing asap. I don't have a car either.

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Friday, May 1, 2020

I am currently 6 months clean. My daughter and I have been staying in a hotel for the past week. We are in need of housing asap. I don't have a car either.

i lost my sons because of dv and im not in deroit mi i am homless and in order to get my sons back i have to find a place and a job

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Sunday, March 29, 2020

i lost my sons because of dv and im not in deroit mi i am homless and in order to get my sons back i have to find a place and a job

Call Wayne metro they will get you in here ASAP! Got 90 days that’s the max

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Saturday, November 9, 2019

Call Wayne metro they will get you in here ASAP! Got 90 days that’s the max

I lost my home and me my daughter (17) and grandson almost 8 months old will have to leave by 10/01/2019. Just received a notice Saturday the guy who owned the condos sold them to a friend of his and he’s given everybody here a notice on Saturday to move by October 1, 2019

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Tuesday, September 10, 2019

I lost my home and me my daughter (17) and grandson almost 8 months old will have to leave by 10/01/2019. Just received a notice Saturday the guy who owned the condos sold them to a friend of his and he’s given everybody here a notice on Saturday to move by October 1, 2019

My wife and my 2 sons(10 years and 10 moths old)and I are homeless as of today we are going to be kicked out of our hotel at 11 am on thursday 5/9/19 and really need help

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Thursday, May 9, 2019

My wife and my 2 sons(10 years and 10 moths old)and I are homeless as of today we are going to be kicked out of our hotel at 11 am on thursday 5/9/19 and really need help

Have you used a transitional housing resource before?

Have you used a transitional housing resource before?

This is not transitional housing cause slot of residents here don’t leave with housing or a place to stay after 90 days

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Saturday, November 9, 2019

This is not transitional housing cause slot of residents here don’t leave with housing or a place to stay after 90 days

Have you used this locations services before? What is your opinion of it?

Have you used this locations services before? What is your opinion of it?

Yes, they offer no help! I’ve seen people get help only because of social security benefits

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Saturday, November 9, 2019

Yes, they offer no help! I’ve seen people get help only because of social security benefits

Yes. It’s the only shelter I’ve stayed in but I’ve  volunteered at others and this shelter is very clean and has the structure needed

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Tuesday, September 10, 2019

Yes. It’s the only shelter I’ve stayed in but I’ve volunteered at others and this shelter is very clean and has the structure needed

Do you have any experience with the office personnel? How were they?

Do you have any experience with the office personnel? How were they?

Yes. They were very accommodating

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Tuesday, September 10, 2019

Yes. They were very accommodating

Do they take ex felons?

Do they take ex felons?

Comments

2019-05-07 07:43:59

Hello, do you accept crib and crib mattress donations? The crib is unassembled, but we have all parts and assembly instructions. Both items are like new, however, they are about 30 years old. Thank you, Marty

2020-03-29 18:25:20

i neeed help asap im currently sleeping on the streets at parks in parking lots in apartment buildings where ever i can be warm for the night. i have no job and i trying to get my sons back finding a place getting a job and bettering my education is the only way to do that

2021-10-07 07:40:45

Hi. I'm currently homeless, I'm new to the area. I moved down here because I need a fresh start. I'm working on jobs applications, I also do have income but I'm being denied from places to rent due to something. Not sure why. I have ssi income.

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