New Connections - Pierce County

Offers a supportive shelter for formerly incarcerated women and their dependent children. The cottage is a small home, houses a family for up to 90 days. Assists with finding permanent housing, employment, education and more.

Intake Procedure: For those incarcerated, participating in alternative sentencing or work release programs: Fill out an application and request that a counselor, or other staff-person, scan and submit the application via e-mail.Applications may also be mailed using the United States Postal Service (USPS).Applications submitted at least 2 months prior to release date are more likely to be successful. Previously incarcerated women who are currently experiencing homelessness: Download an application from the website and submit the application by e-mail or regular mail.Applications can be downloaded from www.nctacoma.org. Click on the "Our House" tab.

Fees: Accepts Department of Corrections housing vouchers for women coming directly out of incarceration who qualify for the Resilient Reentry Program. Shelter residents pay no rent; however, regular savings are required for those with an income.