Shelter House - Patrick Henry Family Shelter (for Large Families)

3080 Patrick Henry Drive
Falls Church, VA 22044

Class of Housing/Services: Emergency Family Shelter

General Information:
TTY: 711 Patrick Henry Family Shelter provides shelter for large families, defined by Fairfax County as families with five or more members. The shelter has seven apartments with individual kitchens and bathrooms. All families at the shelter benefit from an individualized service plan. A variety of programs are held at the shelter. Adult Programs: - Computer skills - ESOL - Financial literacy - Health education classes - Organization workshops - Parenting classes - Resume writings and interview skills workships - Women's empowerment group - Yoga - Alcohol and drug education - Housing counseling Children's Programs - After school tutoring - Arts and crafts night - Birthday parties - Holiday parties - Music mentoring - Photography workshops - School shopping - Summer lake trips - Theater trips - Kids night To be admitted to a Fairfax County shelter, the family first contacts the county's Department of Systems Management for Human Services, Coordinated Services Planning, (703-222-0880, TTY 703-603-7914). After finding out some basic information about the family's situation - where the family has been staying, what other resources they have for help and housing - the CSP social worker refers the family to the shelter most convenient to them for a more in-depth, face-to-face interview. If appropriate, the family is then placed on a waiting list and moves to the shelter when room becomes available. For more information contact Patrick Henry Family Shelter or visit the Shelter House website.

Website: http://www.shelterhouse.org

How To Volunteer at Shelter House - Patrick Henry Family Shelter (for Large Families):
Be a volunteer. Call Shelter House - Patrick Henry Family Shelter (for Large Families) at 703-536-2155 for current volunteer work opportunities.

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