ALLENS WOMENS RESOURCE CENTER INC

Mission. The mission of Allen Women’s Resource Center is to provide temporary shelter to adults and children whose lives have been affected by domestic violence. The resource center serves approximately 100 families a year, many who have had to flea for their lives. We believe that everyone is entitled to live in a safe environment, free from violence and the threat of violence. Through individual and group counseling, advocacy, referral and linkage assistance, residents are helped to realize self-determination through action. We are committed to excellence in service to the needs of both women and children. Our efforts are directed towards eradicating the emotional trauma caused by domestic violence. Our work is family focused involving both mother and child in planning and treatment process. We have a commitment to be culturally sensitive and responsive. Staff is committed to serving families from diverse ethnic, cultural and religious backgrounds. Services are provided with sensitivity and knowledge of the importance of cultural influences. We also offer full time childcare services to the mothers as they learn to restructure their lives. The children have a structured program of reading, the arts and social interaction, which is so important to their development.