Sanctuary House Program
provided by Catholic Charities Family and Community Services
Sanctuary House
Rochester NY 14604
* Provides an emergency shelter that offers 18 beds for single homeless women and 17 rooms for homeless families to include single women with children and intact families.
- Address is confidential until caller has been accepted into the program.
- Short-term transitional and support services.
Cultural Competency
Language Access
Eligibility: Homeless women 18 years of age or older. Serves women with children up to age 19 if still in household. Must not have a conviction of arson on their record.
Application Process: Referral from DHS or call for information.
Required Documentation: Call for information.
Fees: No fees for service to client.
Coverage Note: Monroe County.
Cultural Competency: Signage and advertising for diverse populations, Cultural competency, diversity, equity, and inclusion training for staff, Staff reflects population served
Languages: American Sign Language, Spanish - Staff provides service in language offered, Staff provides in-person interpreter, Website can be translated
Catholic Charities Family and Community Services is a human services agency providing a broad range of care coordination, employment and housing services to children, families and adults/elderly. CCFCS works with all denominations committed to addressing local needs.