The Matthews House

The Matthews House serves at-risk and marginalized young adults and families who have experienced generational poverty and/or childhood maltreatment. Case management as well as resource navigation is provided to young adults and families work towards self-sufficiency. The two core intervention programs are The youth and young adult program and children and families. Our youth and young adult programs provides resources, training, and relationships for youth transitioning into adulthood who lack a support system. Children and families helps at-risk families achieve stability by addressing parenting, housing, education, and employment issues. 423 youth served. 17 different opportunities in experiential education program activities offered with over 1130 visits. 84% of youth are identified and maintained healthy relationships/support systems.

Children and families program offers prevention services through case management, education, recreation, and community engagement. Through case, management families work towards self-sufficiency through resource navigation. Total number of families served throughout building community program: 574 families, over 252 families served through parent cafes. 88% of guardians are able to identify a minimum of three healthy sustainable supports, 79% of guardians have at least a high school diploma, 31% of these guardians have additional education.