Transitional & Permanent Housing
Welcome House of South County has a Transitional Housing Program designated for individuals and families that are currently homeless. The following are requirements in order to qualify to be in our program:
- Must be able to show proof of homelessness
(eviction notice or documentation from homeless shelter)
- Must be sober for at least 90 days and maintain sobriety.
- Must be enrolled in an educational program (GED, college etc)
or working in a job with some upward mobility.
- Must have an income (SSI, SSDI, employment)
- Must have personal goals (long term and short term)
- Must be willing to work with a case manager from Welcome House during their stay.
- The main goal for our Transitional housing participants must be self-sufficiency after two years of service and case management.

We have three Transitional units for male and female individuals who are currently in sobriety (Sober Houses). The 3 units hold a total of 10 people. Each person pays a reduced fee for rent and meets with a Case manager at least once a week and will meet with the Transitional Housing Coordinator at least twice a month. These meetings help us to assist each person with their personal goals and give us the opportunity to assess each person on an individual basis. Welcome House is a referral agency and may be able to help those in our program with mental health issues, medical, job placement and continuing education.
We have six units for Transitional (homeless) families additionally; we have six supported permanent family units and three Thresholds units, which are specifically for psychiatrically impaired singles and families. The guidelines above are followed for singles as well as families. We also mandate that all children under the age of 18 be enrolled in school. The families’ rent is based on the HOME HUD guidelines for South Kingstown and all utilities are included in the rent. Other referrals for families may include parenting classes, budgeting, daycare placement and assistance in applying for permanent affordable housing for the future.

The staff and Board of Directors of Welcome House believe that there is a reason why people become homeless. It may be from substance abuse, addictions, mental health, domestic violence or poor decision-making on the individual's part. Our program is designed to give people the opportunity to become self-sufficient with the help of professional staff. A promise to our supportive community is to not allow any person in our program who has a criminal history of sexual assault, pedophilia or arson. This is for the safety of our community, our guests and our staff.

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