Programs & Facilities / Adams Square
Adams Square Family Center will offer homeless families an opportunity to build a strong family unit in a stable, safe, secure, structured and nurturing environment. The objective is to end homelessness for each family served.
Adams Square Family Center will allow Tacoma Rescue Mission staff to address all factors of homelessness, not just the lack of housing. Issues such as trauma, violence, chemical dependency, mental health challenges, limited education and low social capital will be evaluated and addressed.
Services Offered
- Emergency Shelter - Twenty units will be constructed. Each unit will house a family of four or four unaccompanied women.
- Transitional Housing - Sixteen units will be constructed for families in transition.
- Common Kitchen and Dining - All guests in emergency shelter and transitional housing will have meals provided.
- Youth Activities Program - Dedicated space for an onsite youth program will be provided.
- Training and Classroom Space - Dedicated space for onsite training, classroom and meeting space.
- Play Area - An outdoor play area will be provided.
- Case Management - All guests will be provided individualized case management.
- Life Skills Training - Includes topics such as parenting, budgeting, and maintaining an apartment.
By meeting the needs of the whole family, the Tacoma Rescue Mission hopes to change the current trend.
Educating the family, including the children, is key to reducing homelessness.
Together we can make a difference that can last for generations.
Honorary Chair people
The Honorable Christine Gregoire and Mike Gregoire, Governor and husband
The Honorable John Ladenburg, County Executive and Connie Ladenburg, Tacoma City Council
The Honorable Bill Baarsma and Carol Baarsma, Mayor and wife
Transitional Housing & Family Life Program
2909 South Adams Street, Tacoma, WA 98409
253-383-4462
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