Rapid Rehousing success in Livermore

From the December 2009 Newsletter

Earlier this year, Carol and her two children, Stephanie age 12 and David, age 8,  found themselves fleeing their home to escape domestic abuse.  They moved into a motel in Livermore. While Carol worked two jobs, her income couldn’t cover the nightly cost of the room and food for her and her two children. After 2 ½ months in the motel, Carol ran out of money and  the family moved into her truck.  Fortunately, she heard about the Priority Home Program and called 211 the day it opened. 

Through the program’s rapid rehousing component she was able to move her family into a two bedroom apartment, blocks from her children’s schools, the week before Thanksgiving. The program paid her deposit and will provide her a small rental subsidy until child support starts in February. It has also helped her to access benefits, such as food assistance, until her income increases next year.  With a total of four months support, Carol and her children will be back on their feet and able to afford their two bedroom townhome apartment.  Stephanie, age 12, says it is so great to have an apartment and be “normal again.”  Carol is confident that with this assistance she can make it on her own.

Addendum: The family featured in this story is not in danger from their perpetrator. Thank you to our community partners who expressed concern for their well being.