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CAMEO HOUSE (CA)
Program
Description Cameo House is a supportive transitional housing program for 11 single mothers recently released from prison. It opened in September 1997 and moved to its current expanded location in August 2000. At Cameo House, each woman has her own living space to allow her to reunify with up to two children (age 6 and under). Women typically remain in the program for about one year, until they are ready to transition to an independent living situation. The program does not accept walk-in clients; women must be referred to the program by an agency, jail, or their parole officer. Clients must also have been clean and sober for six months before intake into the program. Cameo House begins by imposing strict structure on the residents in the form of mandatory evening meetings and curfews but becomes less structured over time. During their first week, Cameo residents participate in a 40-hour life skills workshop with emphasis on motivation, self-esteem building, conflict resolution, and employment training and career development. The case management team also provides the following support services to residents: family reunification, treatment plans, money management, family and individual counseling, and parenting workshops. During their final months in the program, residents work with staff to find stable employment and housing. Program Goals Networking, Partnering & Collaboration Outcomes |
