Wilson Commencement Park parents want what all parents want: financial independence, marketable skills, a living wage, a fulfilling job, a comfortable home, a safe neighborhood with good schools, and a bright future for their children. But their road to self-sufficiency and independence from welfare is filled with obstacles. Some parents have left abusive homes. Some have lost a mate's earning power through desertion, death, or divorce and are in financial difficulty. Some have lost a job and need to retrain or change careers. Some have a child who needs special attention. Some are in recovery from substance abuse. Some have been incarcerated. Some have physical or mental health issues.
While families are putting their lives in order, WCP provides an attractive, affordable, gated community in which to live for up to two years and provides programs and services that help them to develop the assets that will foster their economically independence and family stability.
Housing, Hope and Change
- Attractive, affordable housing: 50 two- and three-bedroom Cape Cod-style townhouses and a secured apartment building known as "Destiny" for 18 single parent families, with easy access to public transportation and community resources such as elementary schools, health facilities, and grocery shopping.
- High-quality, on-site child care and early child care and education: Day care, after-school care, and early childhood education at a nationally accredited Early Learning Center, offering separate programs for infants, toddlers, pre-schoolers, and school-age children. inter Book Carnival
- Individualized case management: Positive, affirming support from a family life coach, who helps parents develop and monitor a customized Individual Program Plan, including long- and short-term strategies for: increasing independent earning power; stabilizing the family; resolving personal issues, such as recovery, abuse, or incest; developing a plan for permanent housing.
Communiversity: Life Skills Academy™
- Mentoring and educational programs: Coaching, guidance and advocacy, and evening programs to help parents develop life skills, find a better job, retain employment, and advance in their careers.
