Here at the Family Connection Center we have two different transitional housing programs. We run a transitional housing program for homeless, single parents. We receive funding for that program through the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and through Critical Needs Housing. We also run a pilot transitional housing program for single parents or two parent families with school aged children. The funding for the pilot program comes from the Pamela Atkinson Homeless Trust Fund. Our programs offer rental assistance to homeless parents for up to twelve months while they learn to be self-sufficient through life skills classes, education, and work experience.

Our program serves homeless parents in Davis and Morgan Counties. Anyone meeting our requirements is welcome to apply for the program, though it is very competitive. Because of our limited slots, we only take people who are motivated and excited to go to school and further their personal potential. 

Our program has several requirements in order to receive rental assistance. We require that clients:

• Work at least part time
• Enroll and attend an educational program
• Attend a monthly life skills class
• Meet regularly with a caseworker

In order to help our clients succeed, we use case management to guide them through the often difficult process of juggling single parenthood, school, and work. We help them set obtainable goals that will help them reach the ultimate goal of self-sufficiency.

Leading Families to Self-Sufficiency
The transitional housing program promotes self-sufficiency by:

• Directly supporting basic survival needs
• Building work skills by promoting education and work training
• Teaching basic life skills such as budgeting, time management, problem solving, stress management, and more
• Connecting clients with other community services available
• Inspiring families to overcome challenges through mental, emotional, and personal development
• Supporting standards of healthy living
• Teaching goal setting and achievement

How Can I Apply?
In order to qualify for our program, you must:

• Be homeless
• Be a single parent (or a two parent family with school aged children)
• Have custody of your children
• Live in Davis or Morgan County
• Be willing to attend school
• Be willing to work
• Be motivated to make positive changes in your life
• Meet income guidelines

Click here to download a PDF file of the application. Applications are also available at our Clearfield office. You can either email the application to kay@familyconnection4u.org or bring it in person to the Clearfield office.

After you drop off your application, you will be contacted within a week. Depending on the availability, we will schedule an interview to discuss your situation and get to know you. We are selective with who we can take on the program. Applying for the program does not automatically give you a slot. 

We select clients based on need, likelihood to succeed, and the availability of funds. Transitional housing clients must be highly motivated individuals dedicated to improving their lives and the lives of their children.

How Can I Donate?
It is difficult juggling work, school, and single parenthood. We like to reward clients who excel with little rewards they would otherwise be unable to afford.

We will always accept assistance from the community. The following is a list of items we need most:

• School supplies
• Interview clothes
• Bus passes
• Sponsor childcare
• Small gifts
• Gift cards
• Gas cards
• Movies
• Music
• Computers
• Other non-food items

Donations of time through mentoring and tutoring are always needed, and we welcome volunteers here at our center. The need for transitional housing assistance greatly surpasses our resources, so assistance from the local community is greatly appreciated.

The Family Connection Center is a private, non-profit organization. Donations are always tax deductible.

If you are interested in making a donation or volunteering with us, please contact us at (801) 773-0712 or by e-mail at kay@familyconnection4u.org.