Opportunity House

430 North 2nd Street
Reading, PA - 19601
(610) 374-4696

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Opportunity House transitional housing program provides families with the opportunity to make a gradual transition back into the community. Those participating in this program have demonstrated the ability to make positive changes in their lives while engaged in shelter services, but are unable to maintain these changes once re-entering the community. On average, nine families comprised of 11 adults and 21 children participate in this program each month. The length of their stay ranges from 3 to 24 months depending on their needs. Once this program is successfully completed, families will either transition into the permanent housing program or move back into the community to live independently.

Mission Statement: The Mission of the CASA program is to provide efficient. thorough, quality advocacy to children who enter the court system as a result of abuse or neglect. The program strives to help children move through the system more quickly to reach safe, permanent placement. The CASA program will strive the mirror the ethnic background of children in foster care through the content of its training, the recruitment of staff and volunteers, program policies and decisions regarding individual children

Services: Case management services to assist with daily living activities, Counseling to help clients set manageable goals, Assistance with resume writing and job interviewing skills, mental health and drug and

Important Top Tips Before Applying

If you Interested in applying to Opportunity House, 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?