The Ruth Harbor Pathway

Before beginning to work through our phases, all residents are required to go through a 1-2 week orientation period. During orientation, residents will have transportation provided and will be limited in their contact with the outside world, to help break from unhealthy habits and relationships.

In Phase 1, residents begin Ruth Harbor Programming with their program manager & life coach. They also begin to earn their High School equivalency, job training, or begin job searching. All transportation should be independent (whether using a personal vehicle or the DART system).

Phase 1: Stabilization & Safety

In Phase 2, residents will have obtained a job or will be starting one soon. They will continue to work through their life coaching and counseling programming. All transportation should be independent.

Phase 2: Personal Growth & Healing

Phase 3: Preparation for Independence

In Phase 3, residents will move into transitional housing and begin acclimating to normal life and the responsibilities that go along with it, including paying rent. They are encouraged to stay until they have built up a cushion of savings.

Phase 4: Launch & Community Integration

In Phase 4, our moms transition from residents to Family Care Members. As they find their own housing, they will continue to be supported by the Ruth Harbor family, including a community of moms who have walked the same path. They will be provided with wrap-around services and be helped to build a safe, healthy community. Even though they’re no longer in one of our homes, they’re not alone!