Evelyn's House
Program Overview
Evelyn's House is our joint transitional and rapid rehousing program for homeless women, aged 16-24, who are pregnant and/or parenting. At Evelyn's House, we provide a safe, nurturing home with supportive services and community resources for these young women and their children during and after pregnancy, so they can become empowered during this transitional life moment.
While at Evelyn's House, young mothers receive intensive case management, including evidence-based parenting classes and other classes to prepare them for employment, nutrition, health and wellness plans, mental health treatment and obtainment of permanent housing.
Criteria
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Young women between the ages of 16 and 24 who are pregnant and/or parenting and currently homeless and/or who are fleeing domestic violence.
Making A Referral
We accept self-referrals, referrals from nonprofit agencies, hospitals, Runaway Homeless Youth (RHY) hotline, and Department of Social Services. If you would like to to make a referral, or have any questions about how to refer, please contact Adrianna Judd at ajudd@ican.family or 315-927-5864.
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16The number of children residing at Evelyn's House in 2020 with their mothers.
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33The total number of residents served in 2020, including 16 children and their 17 mothers who developed and maintained a transitional living plan, including education, employment, medical, wellbeing, and mental health services.
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2020The year in which Evelyn’s House secured funding to start a Peer Mentoring Program, utilizing former residents to mentor current residents.
Evelyn's House Age Group
- Prenatal
- Transitional Youth
- Adults
Any and all counties in New York State, and in other states.
While the majority of our clients are from the Mohawk Valley Region, especially the cities of Utica and Rome, Evelyn's House accepts referrals from all over New York State, and also from other states.
Why Consider Evelyn's House
Our Team Approach
We embrace the Wraparound model for all of our care, services and programs. Our staff works collaboratively to develop and implement customized treatment plans for the individuals and families in our programs, and each team member contributes to our clients’ successes.
Empowerment & Support
At ICAN, we strive to empower and support individuals and families facing life challenges, by providing them with the tools to make the best decisions for themselves and their families. We assist them with succeeding in any goal they may have set, whether it be recovering from addiction, finding success in the classroom, creating a healthy home for their family as they anticipate the birth of a child, or seeking support and community resources, all while keeping families together as they process through their traumas.
Access To Resources
We connect individuals and families with critical community resources, such as access to physical and mental health providers, employment opportunities, housing options, peer support groups, and Wraparound services. We understand that access to some of these services can be difficult to attain during certain life challenges, and we are here to help individuals and families overcome this obstacle.
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