The Rathgeber Center for Families opened in February 2020 and is the largest facility of its kind in Central Texas because it allows dads, moms, and guardians to stay with their children while 100 percent of households are case managed. Our services help families move from homelessness to stable housing, confidence, and self-sufficiency. Phase I serves as a case-managed shelter program with 120 beds in 42 private rooms; the average family stay is 90-120 days. Phase II has 23 extended-stay suites where families with higher barriers can stay, find success, and eventually move into permanent housing.
Our comprehensive approach proves effective: last fiscal year 84% of families exiting Rathgeber successfully moved to safe housing.