Services - Home Visitation & Outreach - The Road Home Project

1. What is The Road Home Project?

The Road Home is an 18 month pilot project funded by Human Resources and Skills Development Canada through the Public Health Agency of Canada. It is a homelessness prevention and intervention program that supports parents of children 0-6 years of age through in- home visitation educational lunches. Parents are connected to community supports and services to assist them in increasing their family function. Services are provided to those living throughout Central Alberta and are voluntary, free and confidential.

2. What does The Road Home Project offer?

Outreach Workers are trained to provide services to families living in unsafe housing conditions, at risk of eviction, living temporarily with friends or at a shelter, or those paying too high a proportion of their income on housing-related expenses. Outreach workers support parents who want to learn more about financial management, having healthy relationships with landlords and roommates, self-care and stress management and provide information and referrals based on individual needs. Outreach Workers support families to set personal and family goals, increase their knowledge of housing supports, budgeting, and how to provide a safe and supportive environment for their children. During home visits parents will become better connected to community resources such as parenting courses, employment or education depending on the parents' needs. ESL clients will be supported with services in English or in their preferred language in partnership with a volunteer interpreter. Educational luncheons will offer free transportation, childcare, and a healthy meal. Topics will vary depending on the need and interest of current clients.

3. Who is eligible for The Road Home Project?

Families with a child 0-6 years of age who are struggling with housing-related issues.

4. What is the screening process?

Referrals can be made over the telephone. An intake form is completed and questions are asked around risk factors and presenting concerns. Families are then put on a waitlist for services and wait times vary depending on staff availability. Parents are invited to attend the Drop in Parent Support Groups at their earliest convenience. Those who do not qualify are referred to other community programs that better fit their presenting needs. Parents are welcome to contact The Road Home project on their own or can be referred by other professionals with the client's permission as this is a voluntary program.

5. Who do I contact to make a referral?

For more information on The Road Home project or to make a referral, please call us at 403-309-5828 or 1-866-414-3722 or contact us by email at theroadhome@fsca.ca