WOMEN AND CHILDREN SHELTER SERVICES | HOPE MINISTRIES
Offers the following services to women and women with children (these are not emergency shelter programs):
30-DAY PROGRAM for women (with or without children) offers shelter with some basic programming Case management and referral services are provided with no fees. Extensions to a 30-day stay are considered on a case by case basis. THIS IS NOT AN EMERGENCY SHELTER PROGRAM. Must call ahead to check on availability and to be screened for shelter programming.
LONG-TERM LIFE RECOVERY for women (with or without children) is available to clients who show that they are open, teachable with a willingness to change to do the hard work of life recovery. Women are offered an opportunity to work on their recovery and life skills for up to 24 months. Focus in on preparation to live independently while continuing to work on spiritual growth, recovery, basic life and work skills. Life recovery clients are reqired to save 75% of any income toward their transition fund.
Physical Address
3333 East University Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50317
Hours
Mon 9 am - 5 pm; Tue 9 am - 5 pm; Wed 9 am - 5 pm; Thu 9 am - 5 pm; Fri 9 am - 5 pm;
Voice
Website
Application process
Call 9 am-5 pm for availability in shelter program, this is not an Emergency Shelter Program
Fee
Services are free, long-term clients are required to save 75% of income into a transition fund
Required documents
Documents are by request, Social Security Cards for children
Eligibility
Single women, women with children (male children must be under 13 years old), must be able to read and speak English
Languages
English
Agency info
HOPE MINISTRIES
Provides food, clothing, shelter and long-term recovery support for homeless and hungry men, women and children.