Imagine having nowhere to sleep. Now imagine having to take care of children too. Where would you go? Home For Now provides temporary shelter to families with at least one dependent child in their care.
The shelter supports up to 32 people in the house at any given time. The typical length of stay for a family is six months.
What We Do
The program’s primary goal is to provide a safe place for families while assisting them in securing permanent housing.
We provide each family with personal necessities, case management and employment support services We have a supplies and food on site and families can access this upon arrival and as needed during their stay.
Adults in the shelter are encouraged to meet with the Homeless Resource Advocate at least once per week to receive case management services.
Supplies
- Access to onsite food pantry upon arrival
- Toiletries
- Clothes (when available)
- Internet access
- Phone for client use
- Phone acquisition
Assistance
- Assistance with applying for government benefits
- Guidance on applying for housing assistance
- Help securing ID/Driver license assistance, birth certificate
- Assistance with locating and securing drug and alcohol rehabilitation services
- Internal referrals for victims of domestic violence
- Mental health referrals and support
- Referrals to outside agencies
Location
Current Donation Needs:
- Twin Mattresses
- Twin Mattress Protectors
- Pillow Protectors
- Baby, Toddler, Kids Clothes/Pj’s
- Kids Toothpaste
- Full Mattress Protectors
- Small Garbage Cans (for bedrooms)
- Paper Towels
- Gift Cards to Lowes/Home Depot/Walmart
Wishlist Items:
- Vacuum
- Kids Puppets for Puppet Theater
- Baby Monitors
- Kids Crafts (Crayola Wonder)
- Broom/Dustpan
- Kids Medications (Allergy, Tylenol, etc.)
- Kids Helmets
- Bubbles/Chalk
- Door Stops (for bedrooms)
- Garden Hose Holder
*Please note that items on the list can only be accepted in brand new, unopened, unexpired condition. Updated 7/17/24.
Ways You Can Make A Difference
At CAPSC, our Mission is our guide. With your help, we can make our Mission a reality for our entire community: to educate, advocate, and assist people in Strafford County to help meet their basic needs and promote self-sufficiency.
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Sponsor
Thanks to our sponsors, we are able to provide more meals, housing, transportation and other vital services to our community members in need.
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Donate
Your generosity is making a difference. We are grateful for any support from the members of our community.
3
Volunteer
We value our volunteers and the many ways in which they contribute to our mission. Their dedication and commitment are essential to our success, and we are grateful for the gift of their time.