Housing Families

Bethany for Children & Families provides transitional housing services for families in the Quad Cities who are experiencing homelessness.

The Housing Families program is built on the Housing First model providing permanent, affordable housing as quickly as possible and then surrounding families with services and community connections to build long-term stability.

We serve families with little to no income who often face challenges related to mental health, substance use, or generational poverty.

How It Works

Families are placed in neighborhoods that minimize disruption to work, school, and support networks whenever possible. Immediate needs are addressed, and intensive case management helps families tackle the root causes of homelessness.

Support may include:

Education and employment counseling
Money management and budgeting
Mental health and substance use services
Vocational training
Legal assistance
Access to community medical, dental, and psychiatric care

Over three to six months, families progressively assume responsibility for their living expenses and learn strategies to maintain housing long-term. Upon completing the program, families may continue living in their home permanently.

Bethany welcomes donations to support families moving into their homes. Needed items include:

Kitchen: dish towels, utensils, pots & pans, plates, cups, bowls, trash cans
Bathroom: shower curtain liner & rings, bath towels, plunger, toilet brush, toilet paper
Cleaning Supplies: bleach, sponges, paper towels, glass cleaner, mop, broom & dustpan, mop bucket, oven cleaner, disinfectant wipes & spray, all-purpose cleaner
Miscellaneous: batteries for smoke detectors, 12x20x1 air filters, bug spray