Kara Women & Children's Program
About Kara Women & Children's Program
Kara is our Family Program which provides crisis accommodation and support to single women and women with children.
Kara consists of three self contained units, four family rooms and several outreach houses which provide residents with semi-independent housing and support.
Staff assist families to find suitable permanent accommodation. Clients are assisted to develop the necessary living, social and parenting skills which will help them to sustain their own tenancy.
Kara is a supportive and caring environment which assists families to overcome homelessness and rebuild their lives.
Entry Process
Women and families seeking accommodation will be interviewed by a staff member who will explain how the program works. Kara residents will be required to:
>> Pay a weekly board
>> Accept support from staff to move towards independent housing
>> Participate in weekly 'house meetings'
>> Assist with household chores including cooking and cleaning
>> Abide by a curfew (where possible with work commitments)
>> Refrain from taking alcohol and drugs
If Kara has no vacancies, or the applicant is unsuitable because of other reasons (e.g. behavioural issues, unmanageable mental illness, drug/alcohol affected), staff will make every effort to find an alternative housing option.
Funding
Kara is funded by Community Services as a Specialist Homelessness Service.
Supporters
Kara is supported by numerous community groups and organisations who help us to assist our clients:
>> Centrelink
>> Housing NSW
>> Community Housing organisations
>> Mental health services
>> DV services
>> Local real estate agents
>> Local churches
>> Local charities
>> Local Rotary Clubs
>> Gosford City Council
Enquiries: 02 4323 1709 (7.30am - 6.00pm Mon to Fri)
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