Spokane, Washington
Location: Washington
Background:
This site includes a single site housing complex, Gonzaga Family Haven (75 units), and scattered site housing. Funding includes Family Unification Program Housing Vouchers and multiple resources from the State of Washington for services, including foundational community supports, which is housing support services funded by Medicaid.
In a new short film, CSH Keeping Families Together: A Spokane Story, meet the dedicated program staff of Catholic Charities Eastern Washington and the cross-system partners who make this work possible. You’ll also hear from a resident as she shares how access to stable housing and supportive services helped her whole family build a stronger future.
Impact:
- Enhanced coordination among partners resulting in increased referrals for FUP vouchers
- Earlier referrals from Washington State Department of Children, Youth & Families (DCYF) to Catholic Charities Eastern Washington (CCEW) for supportive and preventative services
- Creation & launch of Housing Resource tool tailored for child protection workers
- Whole-family, whole-health services and support model