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At times we all need a helping hand to find the right
paths to personal success and fulfillment.

PATHS - Program of Affordable Transitional Housing and Services for single mothers and their children.                       

Program
PATHS is more than a safe place to live. It is a supportive environment where women and children are challenged to learn and grow through the services provided.

Affordable
PATHS is affordable for women who have a limited income. The monthly program fee includes utilities, telephone, and all services, keeping expenses manageable for struggling families.

Transitional
PATHS is not a permanent solution for housing. It is a “stop along the way.” All residents must commit to making changes that will lead to independence and self-sufficiency. All are expected to actively seek employment and/or education.

Housing
PATHS provides family-centered communal living in five large cottages that house six families. Each family enjoys a private bedroom and shares a bathroom with one other family. The cottages have a large kitchen and several furnished shared living areas. To support women in household management and educational pursuits, each cottage has two computers with Internet access. Residents are responsible for purchasing and preparing their own meals, as well as doing laundry and keeping their rooms clean. Everyone takes part in daily housekeeping tasks to maintain a safe and healthy environment.

Families also have access to campus recreational facilities, including a heated indoor swimming pool, playgrounds, picnic areas, and playing fields for basketball, baseball, and soccer.

Services
Services are the cornerstone of success for PATHS participants. Each resident is required to participate in weekly case management meetings, individual counseling sessions and educational classes.

Case management gives women guidance and support in developing long and short-term goals, addressing obstacles, and identifying steps to success.

Counseling gives women access to licensed therapists to examine past choices and begin emotional healing.

Educational classes provide learning opportunities to enhance skills for parenting and life management. Topics include child development, parenting styles, discipline and limit setting, communication and conflict resolution, self-esteem, health and safety, nutrition, money skills, stress and anger management, and career planning.

Eligibility Requirements
PATHS serves single, low-income mothers with one or two children maximum. Mothers over age 18 and children from birth to age 10 are eligible. Please contact us for additional eligibility requirements.

To determine if PATHS can help you on your way to success, please contact the Paths Program Manager
at (805) 683-6381 ext. 155 or Bfinch@sv-sb.org

Help Support a PATHS Family
Adopt-A-Mother and her children in the PATHS Program. It costs $350 per week to provide services for a needy family. With your donation, you can help ensure a brighter future for a mother and her children.

St. Vincent’s…Empowering Women and Children for Success