Tacoma Rescue Mission - Tyler Square

Tyler Square - Tacoma Rescue Mission

Tyler Square

Transitional Housing &
Family Life Program
3202 So. Tyler
Tacoma, WA 98409
253-627-4308

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Tyler Square Client Profile

The Family Life Program seeks clients who have demonstrated a commitment to breaking ties with the past and beginning a new life. The following is a client profile that we adhere to:

  1. Family must be homeless. (Verification of homelessness is required)
  2. Head of household must be 18 years of age or older and one of the following:
    • Single head of household with children
    • Couples with children (marriage certificate required)
    • Parent working toward reunification with spouse/children (special circumstances only)
  3. Household has steady source of income, which can include:
    • People who are currently employed
    • People who are receiving/eligible for State or Federal assistance
    • People who have some other source of steady income (ie child support, family assistance)
  4. If substance abuse has been present with any family member, that person will have successfully completed a program for substance abuse and have remained substance free for at least one full year. (Verification of a recovery program is required.)
  5. If client or any family member has been a victim of abuse or domestic violence they must not be currently under the threat of abuse or domestic violence and have no existing restraining orders issued on any individual.
  6. No felony convictions less than 2 years old. A family must be willing to resolve any outstanding issues with law enforcement or the courts.
  7. Families must be willing to work towards cleaning up bad credit and work towards obtaining affordable housing.
  8. Family demonstrates a commitment to reviewing their situation and:
    • Accepts responsibility for improving their lives
    • Is willing to learn new behaviors
    • Is ready to separate from the people and conditions that helped lead to the current difficulties, such as domestic violence, substance abuse, or friends and ex-spouses. (We strongly discourage dating while a resident at Tyler Square.)

Tyler Square Entry Requirements

Please attach copies of needed information when turning in a Family Life Program application.

Identification: (This includes copy of driver's license or State Identification card, social security cards, military ID, or green card)

Verification of Homelessness: (This may include an eviction notice or referral from shelter/service provider.)

Verification of Eligible Children: (This includes birth certificates and social security cards)

Income Verification: (This may include pay stubs, child support, tax statements, verification from employers, DSHS/Employment Security/Social Security documents)

Applications will be considered INCOMPLETE if this information is not attached. If you have any questions please contact us at 253-627-4308.