HCN programs work to decrease the traumas of homelessness and domestic violence on children, youth, and their families, to provide child care consultation to shelter-based child care centers, as well as to strengthen the effectiveness of the HCN Collaborative. We accomplish our mission by providing the following services:

Family Counseling: promote effective communication between family members, thereby learning to cope more effectively with the traumas of homelessness and domestic violence.

Play and Talk Therapy: give physically/emotionally/sexually abused children an opportunity to work through their traumas and reduce the risk of recycling abusive behaviors.

Parent-Child Counseling: teach positive child-rearing skills.

Parenting Groups: increase the parent's confidence and competence in their parenting skills.

Case Management: supply resources and referrals which are designed to enhance the sense of connection to community for the family.

Child Care Consultation: give support/consultation to child care centers serving homeless children ages 0-5.

After Care Services: support services for formerly homeless families to help them continue on the road to independence and stability.

Literacy and Communications Center: provide homeless families with technical resources and additional educational support as a supplement to traditional schooling.

Advocacy Support: offer city/state-wide advocacy for homeless children and their families.