Catherine McAuley Center

The Catherine McAuley Center operates a ten-unit scattered site transitional housing program for homeless women with or without children. The program is funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and is part of Lackawanna County's Continuum of Care for homeless women and children. Clients coming from the Center's Emergency Shelt... er or the Women's Resource Center Shelter receive rental assistance and supportive services while residing in scattered site apartments. The purpose of the program is to enable women of limited income to obtain safe, decent, affordable housing. The program is designed to offer supportive services and rental assistance to homeless women in order to enhance their freedom, independence, and self-sufficiency. Clients retain privacy in their own residence and in neighborhoods of their choice, and may remain in the residence upon completion of the one-year program. Services include: Case management Assistance in acquiring safe housing Rental and utilities assistance for up to 12 months Life Skills training and goal setting Furniture and household items Emergency food and clothing Art therapy Counseling and legal services Assistance with job training and education Linkages to community agencies Recreational opportunities All services are provided free of charge.Read More