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FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
.....................(512)
444-6781
2701 S. Lamar Blvd.
Austin, TX 78704
Web site:
www.faithchurchumc.org
SERVICES: Preschool program for children ages 2-5 years. Scholarships are available for needy/low income families. Scouting program for older children also available free of charge. Narcotics group, Cocaine anonymous and Alcoholics Anonymous. Call for information on days and times (subject to change).
FAMILY CONNECTIONS
.................(512)
478-5725
825 E 53 ½ St. Bldg. E-101
Austin, TX 78751
Web site:
www.familyconnectionsonline.org
SERVICES: Parental support groups offered (Postpartum depression, Latino Mami, grief and recovery related groups are available). Provides customized searches of child care providers. Maintains a comprehensive database of licensed childcare facilities (including Montessori), licensed group homes, registered family homes, and parents day out programs, after-school care, and camps. Customized searchers are available at no cost to families with low income; otherwise the program offers a sliding fee scale ranging from $0-25. If the family does pay a fee, they may use the service 6 times with in the 6 months. Bilingual services available. Hours M-F 9am to 5pm. Provides free resources for parents and child care providers, including an information line to answer parents and teachers questions regarding child development and parenting issues. They also have a lending library of childrens books and toys, as well as books, videos and research articles for parenting, child development, and early childhood education. In addition, they offer training workshops for child care providers. They offer free parenting workshops on a wide variety of topics, including; newborn basics, sleep issues, positive parenting, child development, baby and child nutrition, handling the teen years, and more.
FAMILY CRISIS CENTER
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(512) 303-7755
431 Old Austin Hwy.
Bastrop, TX 78602
Web site: www.family-crisis-center.org
Violence Offender Program-Sliding fee. All other programs are FREE. Referral information. Transition Supportive Houses-Court and Hospital accompaniment.
24-HOUR CRISIS HOTLINE ....................... (888) 311-7755
FAMILY ELDERCARE
.................................................................(512)
450-0844
2210 Hancock Drive
Austin, TX 78756
Web site: www.familyeldercare.org
SERVICES: In Home Care and Respite Services (sliding scale); Guardianship services provides legal guardianship protections to those who lack mental capacity to make decisions; Bill Payer Management Services; Elder Sheltertemporary shelter for low income elders who are facing a crisis; Consultation and service coordination; Low income Senior Housing; Summer Fan Drive.
FAMILY ELDERCARE- ELDER SHELTER .(512) 450-0844 Web site: www.familyeldercare.org
FAMILY FORWARD
.................................................(512) 459-5490
7801 N. Lamar, Suite F-1
Austin, TX 78752
Web site:
www.familyforward.org
SERVICES: Family education and support program; Youth
empowerment/development, truancy/dropout prevention and life skills
education. Bilingual services available.
FAMILY SUPPORT COOPERATIVE ....(512) 476-7044
SERVICE: Provides education and support groups for parents and siblings of children (including adult children) who have disabilities. Groups meet every Tuesday from 6:30-8:30pm at Rosedale School; 2117 W. 49th St. Program is a collaboration of the Arc of the Capital Area, Austin Independent School District, and Austin Travis County MHMR Center.
Family Law Hotline .......(800) 777-3247............... (512) 476-1866
Provides free legal advice related to family law. Callers may also be referred to attorneys who give free 30-minute consultations or agencies that provide free representation. Family Violence Legal Line ...........................(800) 374-4673................(512) 476-5770 Provides free legal advice regarding matters of domestic violence, family law, divorce, and child custody, physical or sexual abuse of children. Also provides a Pro Se Protection Order packet for women who are not able to obtain legal representation to achieve protection in family violence matters. Callers may also be referred to attorneys who give free 30-minute consultations, or to agencies that provide free representation. FIRST CALL FOR HELP ........................ 211
SERVICES: Providing direct resource information to those needing guidance for assistance programs in the community.
FOR THE LOVE OF CHRISTI.......................................(512)
467-2600
2307 Hancock Dr.
Austin, TX 78756
Web site: www.forlovechristi.org
SERVICES: Grief/loss support and peer assistance. For the Love of Christi provides many different types of free programs to educate the general public about the issues of grief and other concerns of the bereaved. Support groups offered - Children age 5 12 and their parents or guardian 2nd and 4th Wednesdays from 6:30 8:00 pm at the Christi Center. Teens ages 13 to 17 first, third and fourth Mondays of the month from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. Adults (men and women) first, third and fourth Mondays from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. No Bilingual services at this time.
Foundation Communities
After looking at our information to find the
community that's best for you:
1. Use the contact info provided to talk to property management staff that can tell you if there are any vacancies.
2. If there aren't, call your second choice. If there are no vacancies at your preferred communities, be sure to ask if you can be put on a waiting list, or ask for a good time to call to see if any to see if any homes have opened.
3. If there is a vacancy that meets your needs, make an appointment to visit the apartments, discuss income requirements and rental rates and fill out an application. There is an application fee.
4. The application process takes 2-3 days for approval.
5.
After approval, pay the apartment deposit. If you need assistance
with application fees and/or your deposit, please contact Hands Up to
Housing, a program of Front Steps, at (512) 305-4100.
FOUNDATION COMMUNITY LOCATIONS
BUCKINGHAM PLACE
...........................
................(512)
280-5127
743B Yarsa Blvd
Austin, Texas 78748 162 units
Fax: 512-280-5128
Buckingham is a community of 2- and 3-bedroom duplexes with private entrances, fenced backyards and one-car garages. Residents have access to services and classes at the Trails at the Park Learning Center, which is located across the street. Buckingham is also near Paredes Middle School and Searight Park.
Fax: 512-441-6675
A community of 2- and 3-bedroom duplexes with private entrances, backyards, and covered parking, Cherry Creek is a pleasant residential neighborhood of winding streets. It is located in South Austin, close to Crockett High School.
Fax: 512-452-5991
Crossroads offers spacious 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom apartments in Northwest Austin with walk-in closets, patios, paid gas and water, and amenities such as a swimming pool, picnic area with barbeque grill, covered parking, and clothes care center. The complex is close to Pillow Elementary, a blue-ribbon school.
THE DAFFODIL APARTMENTS......................................................(512)
385-5606
6009 Daffodil Austin, Texas 78744
40 units
Wrapped around a large common lawn, the Daffodil Apartments are a quiet complex of 2-bedroom units located near Montopolis and E. Ben White. Daffodil residents enjoy an on-site mini community learning center, a common barbeque area, and a playground. School bus pickup for children is provided.
GARDEN TERRACE.....................................................................(512)
416-8300
1015 W. William Cannon
Austin, Texas 78745
85 units
Fax: 512-416-8302
Garden Terrace is a unique community of single-person efficiency apartments with support services for formerly homeless and low-income adults. Apartments are furnished and have kitchenettes, private bathrooms, and access to community living areas, a computer lab, and courtyard. Rent is based on income and includes utilities.
SIERRA RIDGE
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............................(512)
462-0888
201 West St. Elmo
Austin, Texas 78745 148 units
Fax: 512-462-0890
Learning Center: 512-443-6055
Sierra Ridge has large 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom apartments with access to playscapes, a sports court, swimming pool, and covered parking. The on-site learning center offers free after-school and summer programs for kids and classes in English, money management, homeownership, and GED for adults. Located near St. Elmo Elementary.
SOUTHWEST TRAILS
..........................(512)
301-2442
8405 Old Bee Caves Rd.
Austin, Texas 78735 160 units
Fax: 512-301-4330
Learning Center: 512-220-8849
Southwest Trails features 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom apartments in a hill country setting with a swimming pool and hiking trails. This community also offers accessible units for people with disabilities. The learning center offers a computer lab, free after-school and summer programs for kids, and classes in English, money management, homeownership, and GED for adults.
TRAILS AT THE PARK
...............................................................(512)
280-5200
815 Slaughter Lane Austin, Texas 78748
200 units
Fax: 512-280-5249
Learning Center: 512-292-9400
This 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom community in South Austin is nestled next to a city park and offers amenities such as a swimming pool, playscape, sports court, and a sports field. This community also offers accessible units for people with disabilities. The new on-site learning center offers free after-school and summer programs, and money management classes and a home-buying course for adults. Within walking distance of Paredes Middle School.
TRAILS AT VINTAGE CREEK
....................... (512)
929-9161
7224 Northeast Drive
Austin, TX 78723 200 units
Fax: 512-929-0362
Learning Center: 512-929-8187
Trails at Vintage Creek offer 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom apartments and duplexes in a wooded, residential neighborhood in northeast Austin. The on-site learning center offers a computer lab and free after-school and summer programs for kids, and classes in English, money management, homeownership, and GED for adults. Close to Andrews Elementary School.
SPRING TERRACE
(Call Information for #)
7101 IH-35 North (at St. Johns)
Opening mid-2006
Spring Terrace will open in fall 2006. It will offer 140 efficiency apartments with support services for single adults who are formerly homeless or who have extremely low-incomes.
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