stability is fundamental to childhood
At The Center for Family Resources (CFR), we understand stability is fundamental to childhood. Homelessness, or the fear of becoming homeless, can impact children far into adulthood.
To address the heart of this matter—what is best for the children—The CFR places families in their own apartments or private shelter units, providing safety and security away from a group shelter environment and on a path to a more permanent solution.
How We Help
The CFR's housing programs provide affordable, independent living options that include supportive services like childcare assistance, transportation, budgeting workshops, employment training, and other life-skills classes. We provide these housing services in partnership with apartment complexes across Cobb County. For more information, contact (770) 428-2601 or info@thecfr.org.
Housing Assessment
As a community, Cobb County organizations work together to match individuals and families experiencing homelessness to housing resources that best meet their needs. This process is called Coordinated Entry (CE). The process was developed to ensure that all people experiencing a housing crisis in our community have fair and equal access to limited housing resources. As part of CE, Cobb County residents experiencing homelessness or meeting the HUD definition of homeless are referred to one of two Points of Entry (POE). The CFR serves as one of the POEs for assessment. MUST Ministries is the other.
Short-Term & Transitional Housing
The CFR’s Short-Term & Transitional Housing Program plays a critical role in creating a sense of security for unsheltered families with dependent children who qualify. Families are housed in their own fully furnished apartment, so they have safe, secure housing 24 hours a day. Twelve units are available for homeless families and are either for short-term shelter or transitional housing. These units are available for 30-60 days (STH) or 3-6 months (Transitional). Families are assessed and enrolled in the Coordinated Entry process, which may lead to a referral for permanent housing programs such as Rapid Rehousing, if eligible.
Rapid Rehousing
When a family is facing homelessness, our goal is to ensure children feel the stability of permanent housing as quickly as possible.
Our Rapid Rehousing Program ends homelessness for families with dependent children and helps them develop the skills and resources needed for long-term housing stability. It moves families from homelessness to permanent housing with a lease in their name and rental support for up to 12 months. The Rapid Rehousing model provides tailored services based on the household’s needs.
Tenant Based Rental Assistance
Tenant Based Rental Assistance Program (TBRA) is an accountability program that provides rent and utility assistance for households with dependent children who have a temporary inability to maintain permanent housing. Income restrictions apply. TBRA can be either a preventive measure for unstable families or a homeless intervention for families who have lost stable housing. Participants must actively participate in programming including, but not limited to, case management, life skills, financial literacy and employment services.