Homeless Family Asssistance at David Jon Louison Foundation

Shelter details

  • Added Aug 7, 2016 | Last Update Jun 21, 2022
  • 137 Newbury Steet
       Brockton, MA 02301
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  • (508) 584-4315

Description

Services offered include:     

  • Emergency shelter   
  • 24-hour staff coverage   
  • Food pantry as necessary   
  • Clothing when necessary   
  • Access to medical care   
  • Transportation for housing appointments   
  • Handicap accessibility   
  • Intensive Case Management   
  • Family Care Planning (individualized strength-based treatment plans)   
  • Weekly Meetings with Case Manager   
  • Communal House Meetings   
  • Subsidized Child Care   
  • Job Search   
  • Career Choice Assistance   
  • Educational Counseling/Support   
  • After-Care Case Management and Support   
  • Support Groups (Parenting, Women's Issues, Self-Esteem, Girls Empowerment...)   
  • Mental Health Services through referral to our Mental Health Clinic   
  • Individual and Family Therapy   
  • Mediation and Family Support   
  • Life and Pro-Social Skill Building Activities   
  • Budgeting classes conducted through partnership with Harbor One   
  • Individual financial management and credit counseling   
  • Family Memberships to the Y (includes fitness center and all fitness classes, youth programming, swimming lessons, karate lessons, youth sports leagues, etc.)   
  • Mentoring Services   
  • Children attend YMCA Summer Camp   
  • Arts and Crafts classes for children   
  • Toddler group - child witness to violence project for 2-4 yr olds   
  • Homework Club and tutoring   
  • Volunteer led "Fun Friday's" and "Family Fun Nights"   
  • BBQ's, game nights, swimming parties, etc.

Question & Answers (6)

  1. Is this shelter free?
  2. Do they accept donations at this shelter?
  3. Do they allow Pets at this shelter?
  4. How old do you have to be to stay here?
  5. How long can you stay at this shelter?
  6. how many meals do they serve at the shelter?

Comments (4)

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    Darlenezarella says

    I would like to do a donation for my Birthday on FB. Please advise how do I get donations to your place.

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    Lilinemoise says

    My boyfriend left me when he knew I was pregnant, I don't have no place to go can you help me.

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    Dailenealfama says

    hi i'm dailene i have 16 years old and i'm pregnant i don't have no where to go can you help me please

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    Kaayla.silva says

    Hello, I don?t have any children I work in the medical field FULLTIME? I?m a RMA AND PHLEBOTOMIST as well! Would I be able to get any help

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