MIFA meets
the critical needs of children and parents. These programs stabilize families
in crisis, address homelessness and equip urban teens for success.
• Emergency Services assists eligible clients in
crisis with rent, mortgage payments, utilities, food, clothing and other
necessities. 527-0226
• Housing Opportunities provides transitional housing, case management
and life skills training for families who are homeless. The program has 100
housing units. 529-4515
• Teen Job Services provides employment
opportunities for 15-year-olds from the 38126 zip code. Teens learn job skills
and earn money year-round, in addition to receiving educational support,
mentoring and life skills training. 529-4556
• COOL (College Offers Opportunities for Life) offers continuing support to
teens in MIFA’s Teen Job Services and Housing Opportunities programs and
extends the same services to students in the 38126 zip code. COOL’s services
include college admissions coaching and financial aid application assistance. 529-4582
• Life Skills Institute offers homeless families an opportunity to break
unhealthy cycles and learn to live independently and productively with
confidence. Through comprehensive support and individualized attention, each
member of every family is given the skills, tools and opportunity to make a
permanent change. The institute is housed at the Les Passees Center for Children and
Families. 525-7766
