We're here
to HELP
Call 972-442-6966 for more information
About Our Program
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Families enter the program with an initial 30-day stay in mind.
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Families use the Day Center, which offers laundry and shower facilities, as their home base and permanent address while in the program.
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Families stay overnight at our static site where volunteers provide meals Mon, Wed, & Fri.​
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With all basic needs provided free of charge, families concentrate on meeting the goals in their case management plan including seeking full-time employment, saving money, and securing permanent housing.
Who we serve
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Families who have lived or worked in Collin County.
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Families who have lost, or are at risk of losing, their current housing, including families living in hotels or with family or friends.
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Single-parent, dual-parent, and multi-generational families are accepted.
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Must be 18 years or older and have at least one dependent child under the age of 18.
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Have a stable history of either work or housing.
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Capable of regaining self-sufficiency.
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Must be drug and alcohol-free with no serious criminal record.
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Families commit to: seeking full-time employment and housing on a daily basis;
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meeting regularly with a case manager and completing a case management plan; saving at least 70% of earned income; and
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remaining drug and alcohol-free while in the program.
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No religious affiliation is necessary.
How to qualify
Step 1: Call 972-442-6966 to answer a brief questionnaire.
Step 2: If requested, schedule and complete an in-person interview with adult family members present. (~1 hour)
Step 3: Submit to a background check and drug screening.
Step 4: Acknowledge, sign, and abide by all guest guidelines.
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What Family Promise of Collin County guests are saying.
"Family Promise is an excellent program to help families get back on their feet . They provide excellent programs for finances and budgeting. Help find employment while and provide temporary shelter for families in need . Counselors and case managers are nice polite courtesy professional including case worker Christen Myers who professional supportive caring to our family. Christen was a big help during our time at family promise almost every site."