FESCO - The Family Shelter Email Format
Individual and Family ServicesCalifornia, United States2-10 Employees
FESCO - The Family Shelter is a small nonprofit based in Hayward, California, dedicated to helping homeless families move toward self-sufficiency. It operates an emergency shelter along with transitional and permanent supportive housing, serving about 80 families each year. The organization provides a safe, clean living environment with nutritious meals and individualized guidance aimed at building self-sufficiency. Mental health counseling is offered for both children and adults to support overall well-being and stability. Its program mix includes money management education, parenting support, job search preparation, nutrition, and financial literacy, along with housing placement assistance and tutoring for children. Upon completion, alumni continue to receive support through case management, ongoing mental health counseling, and provisions such as household goods, food boxes, and backpacks with school supplies to help maintain self-sufficiency.