After a period of incarceration, Lisette, 48,experienced homelessness for several years, staying in shelters and sober living homes. She also came from a family background of housing instability. Lisette was connected to Good Shepherd Center’s Housing for Health Program, where she was provided with interim housing and a case manager to help her through the overwhelming process of finding a home. Lisette submitted applications to obtain a Section 8 voucher and received housing listings that met her needs and budget. As her life stabilized, Lisette regained custody of her 16-year-old daughter and 12-year-old son.
In 2024, she and her children moved into a new apartment. Having permanent housing has given Lisette a stable foundation to support her children, maintain employment, and improve her mental and physical health. She is looking forward to spending even more time with her children and achieving her career goals.