a Home 4 robin
a HOME 4 ROBIN
TRANSITIONAL HOUSING
A robin is a type of bird known for its orange or reddish breast.
Our Team
Felisa Gaffney
LMFT Psy. D.
Felisa began her career in service, in the United States Air Force gaining unparalleled experience working in Production Management, a fast-paced position where she learned organizational skills as well as conflict resolution. While in the Air Force, Dr. Gaffney established herself as a dedicated and respected leader. Dr. Gaffney deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom.
Currently, she is the Chief Executive Officer of Hope Springs Psychotherapy and Consulting. She earned her Master’s Degree in Marriage, Family, and Child Therapy and a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology, at Alliant International University. Dr. Gaffney has held positions as a psychologist, at the Department of Veteran Affairs, a state correctional facility, and numerous non-profit organizations. She is widely known for her ability to meet her clients where they are and her expertise in working with Veterans, LGBTQIA+, and people of color. Dr. Gaffney has experience working with individuals with substance use disorders, with a history of trauma, those impacted by severe and persistent mental illness, as well as people diagnosed with co-occurring disorders.
chelly range
Admin
Chelly is a resolute wife, mother, and businesswoman, who freely applies her life’s experiences to helping others. No stranger to hardships Chelly firmly believes that life is what you make it and thrives to help others pull themselves up by the bootsteps. At the tender age of 18 Chelly birthed Robin Erin Watkin’s Jr. who passed away of SID’s at two months old. Chelly specializes in business management and development and as one of AH4R’s cofounders, can be found in the trenches sourcing resources for our facilities.
In her spare time Chelly can be found cooking in her kitchen, hiking the trails of Northern California, traveling with her family or shopping.
Did You Know?
Robins are one of the most common songbirds and they are often the first bird you’ll see in the spring
What is Transitional Housing?
Transitional housing is temporary housing for homeless individuals. Transitional Housing programs are an integral part of the Coordinated Entry System (CES), which was created to ensure a consistent approach for access to, and delivery of, services in Los Angeles County. Therefore, all referrals to Transitional Housing are made by CES according to CES prioritization policies and must work in collaboration with the CES and should fit seamlessly alongside other program components such as: Outreach, Housing Navigation, Crisis Housing, Bridge Housing, Youth Family Reconnection, Rapid Re-Housing, and Permanent Supportive Housing.
What is Transitional Housing?
Transitional housing is designed to equip individuals with the tools and resources needed to attain permanent housing and future success. The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) alongside state city and county governments, and non-profit organizations are common operators of transitional housing facilities for eligible adults, youth, and young adults.
Who Is Eligible For Transitional Housing?
Youth eligible for Transitional Housing Transition Age Youth (TAY) must be homeless and between the ages of 18 to 24 years old with or without children. Youth may enter and receive services in the Transitional Housing program without any preconditions or requirements such as treatment or participation in services to receive assistance.
Transitional Housing for TAY incorporates participant-choice by helping people find permanent housing based on their unique strengths, needs, preferences, and financial resources while being provided a short-term residence. In addition, Transitional Housing for TAY services connect people to resources that help them improve their safety and well-being and achieve housing stability goals. Some of these supportive services may include life skills development, as well as connections to employment, education, healthcare and mental health services. They will work in close partnership and collaborate with Transitional Housing Staff to develop their exit plans from Transitional Housing and into permanent housing. The Youth may not stay beyond thirty-six (36) months. However, if needed the program can request an extension from our funders for the youth. The approval of the extended stays will be determined on a case-to-case basis by the funder.
Did You Know?
They are often seen on lawns, tugging earthworms out of the ground. These birds are not only familiar in urban settings but also thrive in wilder areas like mountain forests and even the Alaskan wildernes
our purpose
mission statement
Help individuals and families affected by addiction and multiple incarcerations to successfully transition from a variety of institutional setting to attain life management skills.
goal
To change the way people, think about life situations in an effort to effect long-term lifestyle change.
purpose
provide an atmosphere where persons struggling with addiction and its consequences learn the tools needed to cope and modify behaviors preventing relapse.
Did You Know?
On average, American Robins live for two years in the wild. Ornithologist, May Thatcher Cooke maintained detailed records of banded robins in the early 1900s and noted that some individuals live as long as 6-9 years, with one wild robin living almost 14 years.
“This program gave my children and me a roof over our heads, as well as lots of emotional support when I needed it the most. I am starting a new chapter in my life in the right direction. I want to thank this program so much for giving me this opportunity.”
- Juliana Silva
Client Testimonials
“The program (although it feels more like a family than a program) saved my family's life. We had been homeless for nearly two years after fleeing the situation where my teenage daughter and I were no longer safe.”
- Phyllis Schwaiger
“I’ve received lots of knowledgeable information here and I’m grateful to have met some awesome women that care so much about their clients”
- Jane Doe
Did You Know?
Sometimes, robins can become drunk from having too many fermented berries, because of which they can exhibit drunken behaviors like stumbling and falling while walking.
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CONTACT US
FOR MORE INFORMATION, QUESTIONS, DONATIONS OR INQUIRIES, HIT THE BOTTON BELOW
get in touch
Main Office
14322 Century Blvd. #131
Pittsburg, Ca. 94565
Tel: (707) 243-3181
Email: Admin@AH4R.org
if you are interested in helping out your community and would like to “In-Kind” donate, please click the link above as well.
What is an in-kind donation?
The term “in-kind donation” refers to any non-monetary gift made to a nonprofit or to benefit a charitable cause. In-kind donations most often come in the form of physical goods or no-cost services.
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