About Our Organization
What We Do
Family Promise of Seattle helps newly homeless children and their families’ transition into stable, supportive environments that move them toward self-sufficiency.
How We Do It
We coordinate a network of congregations and volunteers that provides community, temporary housing and food, while staff provides case management, advocacy and direction to help families access the resources they need to take care of themselves.
Who are our guests?
Our guests are families with children who are referred to us by established social service agencies. We can help a maximum of 14 people at a time. All guests are interviewed and screened by a Director; they sign guideline agreements, various releases and health forms, and develop a personal plan of action. Persons with serious psychiatric, medical, legal or substance abuse problems will not be accepted into the program and will be referred to other agencies. We do not ask our guests to worship and do not attempt to convert them to any religion.
Where will our guests stay?
We will offer a secure and peaceful atmosphere in a network of hosting congregations in the Seattle area. Each host site houses and feeds our guest families for one week every quarter; each family is provided with a comfortable sleeping space and beds. During daytime hours the families will be transported to the Day Center site where staff will work with guests to find suitable living arrangements and explore job opportunities.