The Gatehouse - Grapevine - Approved
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Provides two tracks for single women who are working towards a career and those who are students. There are minimum eligibility requirements such as must be 21 years old and US citizen or permanent resident. They must have a GED, TX drivers license and reliable transportation, among the main requirements. They will provide at no cost resources such as a fully furnished apartment, childcare, legal assistance, basic medical care and counseling. They will assist with setting up long-term goals. Application must be completed online. There is no current waitlist as of 9/26/23.
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Lucia Garcia
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05-07-2020
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09-03-2024
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01-01-2025
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How To Contact
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Receptionist
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670 Westport Pkwy
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Grapevine
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TX
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More Information
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09-26-2023
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01-24-2025
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free
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The Gatehouse - Grapevine
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76051
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Helpful Links
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Detailed Information
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Applications must be completed online the only phone service is to answer follow up questions once this has been completed as all applicable information is located online.
The Gatehouse Program Services: include two tracks and provide: (more information and eligibility requirements below)
· Counseling
· Employment Assistance
· Financial Decision-Making Skills
· Legal Assistance
· Planning and Problem-Solving Skills
· Youth Development Program
· Housing Assistance-rent-free spacious apartment for you and your children (over 12 months) in a gates campus with ample parking and 24/7 security, a playground, stocked fishing pond, and picnic area.
About The Career Track
While participating in The Gatehouse Career Track, you live on our campus as we give you a hand up, based on need, with childcare, legal issues, financial training, parenting and professional counseling so you can focus on:
Working full-time, preferably in your chosen career field
Addressing and overcoming the predominant barriers impacting self-sustainability through a Personal Empowerment Plan
Participating in all Gatehouse Program requirements, including weekly coaching sessions, skills classes and groups
Following Community Safety Rules
Ensuring children are fully engaged in the Family Life Program
We believe in?the dignity of earned success, which means we walk alongside you as you work to address the immediate barriers that hold you back from becoming permanently self-sustaining.
And, through the various phases of the Career Track, you’ll learn problem-solving skills, so you are equipped to positively address challenges that come into your life, continue to achieve your remaining goals, and maintain lifelong stability and independence.
Minimum Eligibility Requirements
To be considered for admissions, you must meet ALL of the following requirements:
A woman 21 years or older, single or in the process of becoming single
US citizen or permanent resident fluent in English and currently living in the DFW metroplex (for more information about qualifying counties, click here)
With or with dependent children (up to two children, at least 1 year old and up to a senior in high school and must be eligible to live in Tarrant County)
Have a minimum of a high school diploma or GED
No active addictions with sustained sobriety for at least the last three years (including no smoking, vaping, or tobacco use)
Have a valid Texas driver’s license and reliable vehicle
Ready, willing and able to work full-time with an uninterrupted ability to work (not actively on disability, workman’s compensation, retired or pregnant)
Have the ability to produce a family-sustaining wage.
Not planning to pursue entrepreneurial goals, including business startup, during enrollment in the Gatehouse Career Track
Not currently in school or planning to enroll during enrollment in the Gatehouse Career Track
Please note: If you don’t meet ALL of the Minimum Eligibility Requirements listed above, your application will not be considered.
For the Education Track most of those above but instead of career seeking:
Within 2 years of graduation or completing a healthcare or teaching undergraduate or master’s degree program
Enrolled in a qualified healthcare or teaching undergraduate or master’s degree program at an approved institution* with a cumulative minimum GPA of 3.0 (*see below to see if your healthcare or teaching degree program qualifies and if your college or university is considered an approved institution)
Annual income below $50,000 and proof of current FAFSA application/approval
Able to provide a career plan that explains how the degree will be instrumental in reaching your career goals.
About The Education Track
In addition to housing, while you’re in the Education Track Program, your preschool children will attend childcare at Legacy Early Learning Academy (school-age kids attend GCISD) and you’ll receive a monthly stipend so you can focus on:
Going to school full-time (no full-time outside employment permitted or breaks between semesters) and maintaining a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA.
Completing all/remaining degree requirements within 24 months
Addressing and overcoming the predominant barriers impacting self-sustainability through a Personal Empowerment Plan
Participating in all Gatehouse Program requirements, including weekly coaching sessions, skills classes and groups
Following Community Safety Rules
Ensuring children are fully engaged in the Family Life Program.
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Eligibility Information
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- Collier County
- Cooke County
- Dallas County
- Denton County
- Ellis County
- Erath County
- Fannin County
- Hood County
- Johnson County
- Navarro County
- Palo Pinto County
- Parker County
- Rockwall County
- Tarrant County
- Wise County
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