Are You a Family in Need of Help?

Family Gateway is dedicated to providing families with services designed to restore dignity, stability and self-sufficiency to the family unit.

Family Gateway’s staff concentrates on assessing the needs of each individual family and creating a goal-oriented plan with the family to meet those needs.

Eligible families who enter Family Gateway’s programs receive assessment and training in the following areas:

- Individual and family counseling

- Life-skills training

- Pre-employment skills

- Job search and placement assistance


Eligibility
All families wishing to enter the transitional housing program at Family Gateway Center must participate in a screening and interview process.

Eligible families must be:
- Single or two-parent families with children
- Dallas County residents
- Not fleeing an abusive situation
- Motivated to enter and complete the program
- Able to benefit from a ten-week program

Families applying to enter Gateway Apartments must be:
- Single or two-parent families with children
- Former residents of Family Gateway Center
- Willing to abide by apartment rules
- Motivated to participate in the program, which results in employment and housing in the community

A Process for Success
Step 1- Family Gateway Center Phone Screening

Step 2 - Intake Interview

Step 3 - Program Acceptance

Step 4 - Establish a Case Plan

Step 5 - Gateway to Jobs Participation

Step 6 - Begin Job Training or Employment

Step 7 - Move to Gateway Apartments or Community Housing

Step 8 - Community Transition Services

If your family is eligible and you would like to start the interview process, or if you need help finding additional services, please call us at 214-823-4500 x 201.