WOMEN’S HOUSING AT-A-GLANCE
STAFF:
Marcy Perkins,
Director
Shirley Pritchett,
Manager
ADDRESS: Union St and N. Lincoln St.
Wilmington, DE
PHONE:
652-8033 (Call for an appointment)
QUALIFICATIONS FOR SERVICE: Positive recommendation and involvement in a daily program (employment or education)
What is Transitional Housing?
Friendship House operates two houses for women, with or without children, who are employed, furthering their education, or involved in a daily Aftercare Program. These transitional housing programs are designed to support women who are serious about making changes in their lives. Many women come to us directly from drug/alcohol rehabilitation programs as well as from domestic violence shelters.
Our entry-level programs, Ashford House and Patterson House, are located on Union Street in the Little Italy area of Wilmington. Women who follow the rules and work on their issues may stay at Epiphany for 3-6 months (based on monthly renewal). If they have need of further housing and have successfully completed the entry level program program, they may move into Palmer House for an additional 6-9 months.
Services
Safe, supportive housing up to one year
Stable environment in which mothers and children can be reunited
Savings Program
Access to computer education
Personal Goal Planning and Money Management
Financial Assistance: For medical needs, employment purposes, individual counseling and debt-reduction.
- Assistance to access local services, including independent housing
- Graduate Program to provide on-going support
Program Commitments required of Residents
- $25 security deposit due at time of move-in
- Savings and program payments based on income
- Food payments: $25/week per adult; $5 additional per week per child
- A desire to make changes in one’s life
- A commitment to address personal issues
- Honesty with self and others
- Motivation
- The ability to take responsibility for one’s own choices
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