Advocates pairs homeless or at-risk families with a "Family Advocate" who helps them to identify the problems standing in their way and find creative solutions

The programs require a two-year commitment from participants to work seriously toward personal self-sufficiency and economic independence.

Transitional Housing is ...

A program that provides housing for up to two years to participants in exchange for 30% of his or her income minus child care expenses for rent, which includes utilities and basic cable.

Families Forward is ...

A homelessness prevention program that helps families in the Frederick community who are at risk of becoming homeless keep their housing.

Services Provided ..

• Access to higher education or career training
• Evening life skills workshops
• Weekly meetings with a Family Advocate
• Monthly support groups
• Addictions recovery groups
• A network of community resources
• Volunteer mentors to help solve problems and develop better self-awareness
• Housing can be provided in one of the Advocates properties, when available, for eligible participants.

Are you eligible?

• Are you over 18 years of age?
• Are you a Frederick County resident?
• Do you have care and custody of a dependent child or children?
• Have you been clean and sober for at least six (6) months?
• Are you ready to pursue an educational or job training goal?

If you answered yes to all of the above,
and if you need housing assistance,
please contact Advocates at
301-662-2003