Clackamas Women's Services

256 Warner Milne Road
Oregon City, OR - 97045
503-655-8600

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Crisis: 503-654-2288 or toll free 888-654-2288 (open 24 hours a day)Office 503-722-2366 Incorporated in 1985 as Clackamas County's only shelter for women And children escaping family violence, CWS has safely harbored over 7,000 women And children within the walls of our two shelters. Each night thirty-two women And children call these shelters 'home' as they regain control of their lives and plan for their futures. In addition to emergency shelter, CWS has responded to over 70,000 crisis calls in the last 16 years. This hotline is staffed by trained volunteers And CWS personnel who provide support, information on restraining orders, other resources, and just listen when someone needs to talk. Clackamas Women's Services offers women And children more than a safe place to sleep. CWS provides broken families with long-term emotional and financial support, and transitional housing to ensure their successful journey from crisis to stability.

Mission Statement: Our mission is to break the isolation of domestic and sexual violence.

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If you Interested in applying to Clackamas Women's Services, we recommend that you call them and find out some answers to some or all of the below questions:

What type of housing do you offer? Is it shared or private housing? Is it furnished or unfurnished?
What are the length of stay requirements? How long can I stay in the program?
What kind of support services do you offer? Do you offer job training, case management, or other support services to help me achieve permanent housing and self-sufficiency?
What are the rules and policies? Are there any rules or policies that I need to be aware of, such as curfews, visitor restrictions, or substance abuse policies?
What is the cost of the program? Is there a monthly fee? Are there any other costs associated with the program?
Is the program accredited or licensed? This will help ensure that the program meets certain standards of quality.

In addition to these general questions, you may also want to ask more specific questions about the program, such as:

What is the staff-to-resident ratio? This will give you an idea of how much support you can expect from staff.
What is the success rate of the program? How many residents have gone on to achieve permanent housing and self-sufficiency?
What are the cultural competency practices of the program? Is the program staffed by people who are culturally competent and able to meet the needs of a diverse range of residents?
How does the program ensure the safety and security of residents? What safety measures are in place?
What is the process for resolving disputes? Is there a clear and fair process for resolving disputes between residents and staff?

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