Program areas at Centerboard
Scattered site family emergency shelter this program offers approximately 270 families emergency shelter in two to three bedroom apartment units, located throughout the north shore. Families, who enter the program, are referred to the program by the Massachusetts department of transitional assistance. Each family is assigned to an individual family advocate who supports them throughout their stay. Family advocates offer our families resources, information and support to make the changes necessary to advance their lives from homelessness to independence.
Adolescent group home this group home program serves male and female youth ages 12-18 referred by dcf, and provides residents an opportunity to live in a trauma-informed, therapeutic, supportive environment. Along with clinical support, the program assists youth with meeting their educational and vocational goals, and provides all meals. Located in a facility with other programs offered by Centerboard, residents have access to an array of valuable services.
Teen living program the teen living program (tlp) is a residential program designed to provide a permanent and stable home environment for approximately 35 pregnant or parenting young mothers and their children. In an emergency situation the program may temporarily accommodate three additional teen mothers and their children until permanent homes are found. Teen parents must be referred to Centerboard by the Massachusetts department of children and families. Every teen mother must attend school regularly and participate in skill development. This structured curriculum is balanced with a nurturing support system designed to foster physical and social development for the residents and their children.
Total total program name: expenses revenues pre-independent living program 711,581 946,530 family resource center 507,170 724,625 scattered sites stabilization program 343,702 371,046 independent living program 180,298 209,817 we rise 269,251 39,966 housing opportunity partnership endeavour 8,006 - home works program 45,456 45,456 intensive treatment residence 21,031 - youth & young adult supported living 197,665 232,148 _________ _________ total 2,284,160 2,569,588