Families are referred to The Drake House through referral partners in the community. Basic criteria for referrals include:

• Documented homelessness
• A family unit of a single mother with one or more minor children
• Mother is over the age of 21
• Ties to the North Fulton community
• Drug and alcohol free
• Employed or employable

Upon admission, families sign a resident contract and agree to adhere to family guidelines. They participate in an empowerment planning process and develop a goal plan. Weekly meetings are held with the family assessment manager, and the family attends weekly life skills classes.

The Steps of the Program:

1. Referral from sister agency, school, or church
2. Initial screening by Staff Social Worker
3. Enrollment in The Drake House residential program
4. Assessment of services needed
5. Development of empowerment plan
6. Implementation of service support
7. Graduation to independent housing or other stable housing plan