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Benedictine Place
The women we serve are
• homeless
• caring for one to four children up to age 18
• motivated to become self-sufficient
• committed to completing an educational program
• free of substance abuse for five months before enrolling
• willing to abide by Benedictine Place Program expectations
We provide
• safe, affordable housing in 15 furnished, two- and three-bedroom Ross Township apartments
• access to resources that help mothers complete educational programs
• weekly case management meetings to set goals and coordinate resources
• weekly personal growth meetings to teach self-sufficiency skills
• referrals to services such as counseling, child care, and substance abuse support
• a suburban setting with access to city and county services
* All teenage children must be attending high school full time to live at Benedictine Place
How the community helps by providing
• primary and secondary education in the North Hills School District
• services including tutoring, haircuts, and computer assistance donated by private individuals
• goods such as clothing, food, household supplies, personal care items, and gifts donated by private individuals
• tickets to recreational, cultural, and sporting events donated by businesses and organizations
What families agree to do
• stay with the program, typically, for 20 months
• pay a program fee equal to 30 percent of adjusted income
• take care of their own food, clothing, tuition, cleaning, and child-care needs
• attend an educational program
• address any issues that would interfere with obtaining or retaining employment
To find out if Benedictine Place is right for your family or someone you know, call the Direct Services Coordinator at (412) 939-2302 ext.16.