Programs

Temporary shelter. Real support. A path toward home.

Menchville House provides family emergency shelter with case management, housing navigation, employment support, children's programming, and practical services that help families rebuild stability.

Program at a Glance

Shelter is temporary. The goal is lasting stability.

Who we serve Families experiencing homelessness who enter through the regional referral process.
What families receive Private family shelter, case management, housing planning, and resource navigation.
What families work toward Stable income, affordable housing, fewer barriers, and long-term self-sufficiency.

Program Requirements

Families participate actively in their housing plan.

Residents meet with case management, work toward income and housing, and take steps that support positive long-term change.

How to get referred
01

Be at least 18 years old.

Adults entering the program must be able to participate in planning and sign program agreements.

02

Commit to positive life changes.

Families work toward daily choices and routines that support safety, stability, and progress.

03

Seek sustainable income.

Residents pursue employment, benefits, or other reliable resources that can support housing.

04

Seek affordable housing.

Case management helps families identify realistic housing options and prepare applications.

05

Work to remove housing barriers.

Families address documents, debts, transportation, childcare, health needs, and other obstacles.

06

Accept case management.

Regular meetings keep goals clear, track next steps, and connect families with helpful resources.

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Belonging
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Growth
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Routine

Program Services

Practical support for the things families need most.

Services are focused on housing, income, health, school stability, and the everyday steps that help families move forward.

01

Case Management

Goals, documents, referrals, problem-solving, and weekly accountability.

02

Housing Assistance

Housing search support, applications, landlord communication, and barrier reduction.

03

Financial Literacy

Budgeting, banking, debt awareness, and household planning.

04

Goal Development

Realistic next steps for income, housing, wellness, parenting routines, and stability.

05

Healthcare Assistance

Help connecting to appointments, insurance questions, and community providers.

06

Employment Assistance

Job search support, readiness, transportation planning, and sustainable income goals.

07

Children's Programs

School stability, routines, enrichment, seasonal activities, and safe moments to be kids.

Path to Home

How the program works.

1

Stabilize

A safe temporary space, basic needs, and a clear first conversation.

2

Plan

Income, documents, barriers, parenting routines, health, and housing goals.

3

Move Forward

Permanent housing, self-sufficiency, and supports that help families stay housed.

Children First

Children need safety, routine, and room to grow.

Menchville House works to protect childhood during a stressful season with predictable routines, school support, caring adults, and safe moments that feel normal again.

Community support helps provide enrichment, seasonal activities, school-related needs, and youth programming.

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Client Privacy Statement

Homeless Management Information System

Personal information is handled with strict confidentiality.

We collect personal information directly from you for the reasons that are discussed in our Privacy Notice. We may be required to collect some personal information by law or by organizations that give us money to operate this program. Other personal information that we collect is important to run our programs, to improve services for homeless persons, and to better understand the needs of homeless persons. We only collect information that we consider to be appropriate.

The collection and use of all personal information is guided by strict standards of confidentiality. A copy of our Privacy Notice is available to all clients upon request.