Services Available

We know that our simple prescription of personal attention and information can work little miracles that change lives. This is a list of the services that Francis House provides:

• Job Placement
• Personal Attention and Problem Solving
• Employment assistance
• Housing Assistance through Sacramento Self Help Housing
  
• Assistance with Emergency Shelter (Motel vouchers for families children)
• Toiletries
• Short and long term Goal Planning
• Employment Counseling and Referrals
• Referrals to Substance Abuse Programs and Placements
• Advocacy with landlords and all public and private agencies
• Christmas presents for children
• Resource Information ("Street Sheet", etc.)
• Referrals for clothing, furniture and food
• Return to Residence
• One-Way Greyhound Bus Travel
• Direct Voucher Aid for:
  • Motel Vouchers
  • Bus tokens
  • Gasoline
  • Identification assistance

When available, we also provide blankets, diapers, baby food and formula, toys, candy and Bibles.

Who is Eligible

The majority of people we see are the poor and homeless individuals and families who suffer the ravages of poverty, but we are here to serve anyone who would benefit from talking to one of our trained volunteers. We are highly versed in the resources of our community and will either provide direct emergency aid or refer you to the best public or private agency equipped to answer your needs.

The services provided by Francis House are available to anyone in need of personal attention or information. Those seeking assistance are free to call (916) 443-2646 or visit us. Francis House is open during the following hours:

When you arrive, a resource counselor will sit with you to discuss the difficulties you are facing and how Francis House will be able to help.