AFTERCARE: SUPPORT BEYOND SHELTER
We help families find long-term housing. AfterCare helps them keep it.
Leaving shelter is just the beginning. AfterCare ensures families continue to build stability after exiting our shelter program.
Each family’s journey looks different:
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Some simply need a short-term boost after a setback like illness or job loss.
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Others may require time in transitional housing to build skills, employment networks, and financial stability.
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Some face barriers like trauma, eviction history, or a criminal record that need longer-term support.
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Others may qualify for permanent supportive housing due to developmental or intellectual disabilities.
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Ongoing Case Management
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Our AfterCare case manager works with families for up to two years after they leave shelter, providing monthly home visits and tailored support based on each family’s needs.
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Support includes:
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Basic Needs: Coordinating donations of furniture and household items through our partner, The Mustard Seed of Central Indiana.
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Transportation Assistance: Accepting tax-deductible vehicle donations to help families overcome transportation barriers to work.
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Financial Coaching: Reviewing receipts, creating monthly budgets, and guiding families toward long-term self-sufficiency.
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Health & Education Support: Referrals for healthcare needs and help navigating school systems and resources for children.
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Long-Term Impact
AfterCare works — over 80% of families remain housed two years after leaving shelter. For those who experience homelessness again, many are eligible for permanent supportive housing, and access to those units continues to improve through our partnership with the Indianapolis Continuum of Care.
