Our Programs
The mission of Chattanooga Room in the Inn is to empower women and children experiencing homelessness to rebuild their lives by providing transitional housing, support, and hope. All services are performed in a trauma-informed setting. We are a pet friendly facility so no family has to give up their beloved pet in order to reside at our shelter.
Shelter to Stability
The Shelter to Stability program provides a safe and supportive place for homeless women and children to live, along with resources needed to move toward stability and to find permanent, safe housing. The ultimate goal of the program is for women and children served to never become homeless again.
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Case Management
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Counseling
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Transportation Assistance
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Daily meals and supplies
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Assistance in finding permanent housing
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Day Care and Play Therapy Resources
Child Advocacy
Women with children who move into the shelter have access to services from a Child Advocate on staff whose sole job is supporting the children during their stay. Services include tutoring/academic assistance, enriching activities, advocacy on behalf of children at school meetings, and parenting classes.
Aftercare Program
Once a resident graduates our program, one of our on-staff Social Workers will follow up with the graduate for up to four years ensuring all areas we focus on during their stay (Family, Career, Finances, Health, and Housing) are still in balance and provide additional resources and tools to intercept the threat of becoming homeless again.
Unaccompanied Youth
The Unaccompanied Youth Program is a pilot program developed in partnership with Hamilton County Schools to provide shelter, stability, and wraparound support for teenagers ages 16-18 who are experiencing homelessness without a parent or guardian. Our goal is to keep young people safe, connected to their education, and equipped to build a stable, independent future.
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Safe shelter in a trauma-informed environment
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Case management and individualized support
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Educational advocacy and academic tutoring
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Life skills training
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Connection to community resources
Our thrift store serves as a hub to receive public donations that are turned into precious funding for our other programs. It also serves as a place where our residents can gather items they may need once permanent housing is obtained, at no charge to the residents.
Your purchase makes a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.