CHANGE YOUR STORY. CHANGE A GENERATION.
Your past does not have to define your future. And it does not have to define your children’s future either.
Rebuilding your life takes courage, especially while caring for your children. At Poiema, you do not have to do it alone. You and your children can have a safe place to live while you work toward healing, stability, and independence. We provide the support around you while you do the hard work of rebuilding your life.
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Can I really do this?
You do not have to have everything figured out before you come to Poiema. What matters is that you are ready for something different and willing to take an active role in building a healthier life for yourself and your children.
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Where will we live?
You and your children will have a safe, stable home while you work toward your goals. That security gives you room to focus on recovery, parenting, employment, finances, and the next steps toward greater independence.
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What is required?
You will be required to work, attend program activities, meet with staff, manage your finances, and follow the structure of the program. You will be supported, but you will also be challenged to take an active role in your own growth.
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How will Poiema help?
Poiema provides transportation, case management, childcare during programming, employment support, financial guidance, mentoring, accountability, and connections to additional resources. We help provide what you may not be able to manage on your own right now.
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What about my children?
Poiema serves mothers with children age 10 and under. Your children are part of this journey with you, and you will have opportunities to strengthen your parenting and build greater consistency as you work toward a more stable future.
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Who will walk with me?
Poiema is a Christ-centered community. Staff, mentors, volunteers, churches, and others will encourage you, pray with you, hold you accountable, and keep showing up as you do the work in front of you.
Not sure if you qualify? Start with the eligibility criteria below, then contact us if you have questions.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered, you must:
Be 18 years or older
Be the biological or legal guardian of at least one child age 10 or under
Be willing to participate in a faith-based, structured transitional living program
Be committed to sobriety and living in a drug-free environment
Be ready to actively parent your child or children
Be able to care for your children while participating in the program
Be willing to participate in parenting, therapy, life skills, and other required programming
Agree to community living, house rules, and Poiema’s Code of Conduct
Agree to zero tolerance for substance use, violence, or unsafe behavior
Children must:
Be age 10 or under
Be medically and behaviorally stable
Be able to live safely in a shared residential environment
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