Frequently Asked Questions
For Survivors
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There is no maximum. We generally see residents stay an average of three to six months as Casa de Paz is a program to support women as they take the time they need to heal and reach independence. We generally don’t accept families who only plan to stay for one night, unless there are extenuating circumstances, as Casa de Paz is not set up for short term stays. We evaluate whether Casa de Paz is the right fit for your situation during your intake phone conversation with the Executive Director or Family Support Coordinator.
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Yes, children are welcome at Casa de Paz.
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Dogs and cats are permitted to stay in your room with you provided they are house trained and are well-behaved. Casa de Paz has the right to ask that the pet be moved to a temporary home at any time if the animal is not well behaved or house trained. Residents will be asked to sign a pet policy before entering Casa de Paz.
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Our house has 4 bedrooms, each bedroom accommodates a woman and her children, as well as one single room. In total, we can accommodate up to 16 people at one time.
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We have five rooms available, and one family is assigned to each room. In each room there are beds, dressers, and a closet or hanging rack. All beds come with fresh linens that can be kept by the resident when they leave the house. The entire family shares the bedroom. The kitchen, dining room area, playroom, and a living room are all community living spaces. There are 3 full baths and 1 half bath. 2 restrooms are located on the residential floor and are shared between the residents. Outside there is a playground and a garden. You are permitted to grow food and/or flowers in the garden space.
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Residents can bring clothing, personal items, important documents, favorite children’s toys, small household/kitchen items, and food. For whatever you cannot bring, we can refer you to partner agencies that can get you the items you need. The rooms are large but as the entire family shares, it is important to be mindful of that when gathering your belongings.
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Yes, you can bring your own car. Street parking is available.
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Weapons, large furniture, drugs/alcohol.
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Casa de Paz provides a safe space for women and their children. During the stay at the house, residents meet with the Family Support Coordinator to set individualized goals. Based on those goals, support and referrals are provided. We often connect and support women to legal/immigration assistance, ESL classes, basic resources like food & clothing, and healthcare. See our programming page for more information.
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CDP encourages residents to utilize their resources to purchase food for their families. We also have a partnership with nearby food pantries and La Soupe, a non-profit that provides food donations. Whatever else is needed CDP buys for the residents. Residents each have their own shelf in the fridge, as well as pantry space.
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To keep our residents and staff safe, all residents and community partners are asked to sign a non-disclosure agreement. Keeping our location confidential is one of our most important policies. Residents should also be aware that if they have children they are to be supervised at all times, they cannot be left alone. Casa de Paz does not discriminate based on socio-economic background, education, race, or ethnicity.
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Casa de Paz offers programming to meet the needs of each individual while they are here. We typically offer mental health therapy, yoga, case management, group therapy, spiritual guidance, and enrichment/community activities. Additional programming is added based on the needs of the residents.
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The location of Casa de Paz is undisclosed. We have an alarm system and security cameras.
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No. Your stay and programming are fully funded by generous donors and grants.
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Yes! You do not have to be a resident or former resident to participate in our Fenix Support group.
For Organizations/ Agencies
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You can give us a call at 513-429-5154. We will be more than happy to answer your questions. You can also email the Executive Director, Hannah, at hlembright@casadepazcinci.org.
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Screenings are done when a survivor who is interested in the program calls in. We have to talk to the survivor herself, we cannot talk to a case manager or friend (unless there is an extenuating circumstance). Screenings take place over the phone or in person if appropriate. The survivor will be asked to share a bit about her experience and what type of assistance she is looking for. We will then share details about the house and our programming. At the end of the call we will let the survivor know that the information will be shared with the Director and our Executive Committee. We will give her a time frame of when to expect a call back from.
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If the survivor is interested in our community and we have space for her at the house, we will offer her a room.
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Children are permitted to stay at Casa de Paz. Children must be in the same room as their mother at all times. We strive to offer child care for our programming i.e. therapy, counseling, Grupo Fenix, but otherwise childcare is not offered.
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No, our staff is there Monday through Friday during business hours, and throughout the evening on an as needed basis. They are typically there throughout the weekend as well.
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Many residents who arrive at Casa de Paz are fleeing from emergency situations. Our mission is to support women who plan to stay with us for a few months to participate in our comprehensive programming.
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Casa de Paz is different from a shelter because of the community aspect to the house, as well as the comprehensive programming that is offered.
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No. Lodging and programming are fully funded by generous donors and grants.
For Volunteers
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Volunteers must be 18+ years of age and pass a background check.
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Go to the volunteer tab on our website.
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Casa de Paz occasionally hosts one time volunteer opportunities. Please reach out to the Executive Director, Hannah Lembright at hlembright@casadepazcinci.org, if you are interested.
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No! Though being able to speak Spanish as a volunteer is appreciated, it is not required. Providing transportation or helping with child care do not require Spanish speaking volunteers.
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Yes! Volunteers can assist virtually by helping with marketing, social media, fundraising, researching among other tasks.
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Please reach out to the Executive Director, Hannah Lembright at 513-429-5125 or hlembright@casadepazcinci.org
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Volunteer opportunities depend on the census of the house. We typically have a variety of shifts available in the morning, afternoon, and evening throughout the entire week. We can also add additional shifts if there is something specific you’d like to offer.
For Donors
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Panes y Peces is our primary fundraiser each year. Please consider giving to support our operations for the next year.
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Yes, you can find our Venmo link on the donation page of our website.
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You can, this is done through your employer.
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Casa de Paz can occasionally accept in-kind donations. Please call 513-429-5125 to see if we can accept your donation.
