We Specialize in transitional housing that Includes Access to:

  CDH’s approach blends non-traditional landlord responsibilities with a variety of outreach, engagement and community building activities designed to improve the overall quality of life for returning citizens.   Rides for tenants as needed for work, school, or recreation.   Assist with grocery shopping, cleaning, laundry, meal preparation, and other basic living skills as needed in order to maintain health and hygiene. We help obtain proper identification (social security card, driver's license, birth certificate, and/or any other documents needed by the returning citizen) prior to release.   Tenants are regularly polled to determine their level of interest in type, quality, and quantity of activities.  

 Assistance with planning for educational advancement, including application process, including documentation for financial aid, registration, and preparing for participation in classes.   We help tenants tap into their inner spiritual truth by 

Soul retrieval, 

removing spiritual blockage, gaining spiritual knowledge, 

and feeling strong again. 

Spiritual Coaching, 

Inner Healing, 

Mindfulness. 

 We make dedicated and diverse housing investments for people living with a criminal history that are proportionate to current investments the criminal justice system makes in contracted jail services, recognizing that incarceration is a significant risk factor for homelessness after release.  

1. Assessments are attempted or performed within 10 days of referral. 

2. Release and Housing Permanency Plans are developed within 30 days on all referrals. 

3. All returning citizens with Release and Housing Permanency Plans have regular “Check- Ins” to update or adjust plans. 

4. Returning Citizens who face significant challenges or threats related to housing stability, or mental/physical health, and who are not engaged with services will receive weekly “friendly visits.” 

5. Regular weekly meetings are held between CDH staff and returning citizens.

6. House meetings in properties with communal living spaces are conducted at least quarterly, unless emergent issues require more frequent meetings.