Casa de Noche Buena (CDNB) is a low barrier emergency shelter for single women and families with children. Length of stay is limited to 90 days. Stays may be extended for up to 6 months total with appropriate justification. Case Managers work with guests to set and achieve their personal goals for housing, income, employment, education, and other areas that support a successful exit from homelessness. Housing navigation, employment assistance, life skills education, referral to ancillary services and other assistance is available. Children-specific activities include tutoring and homework help, as well as arts and crafts, games, books, movies, TV shows, story time, outdoor play area, etc. Amenities include meals, full baths, laundry, mail service, computers, and internet access. Guests are assigned a room for the duration of their stay and may leave their belongings in their room. Women may share a double room. Families will have their own room. Cribs or toddler beds are available upon request.
Eligibility Requirements for Single Females
- Meets federal definition of homeless
- Female
- 18 years of age or older
- Living alone, without custody of child(ren)
- Ability to participate in and benefit from program
Eligibility Requirements for Families with Children
- Meets federal definition of homelessness
- One or two parents with one or more child(ren)
- Ability to participate in and benefit from program
Applicants should call 831-867-8200. Applicants may be assisted by a case manager or staff from another program but must actively participate in the phone application process. There is no paper application. Capacity is limited; therefore, eligible applicants are accepted on a first come, first served basis.
Casa de Noche Buena’s services are free of charge. Donations gladly accepted through the Community Foundation for Monterey County’s Casa de Noche Buena Special Purpose Fund.
Casa de Noche Buena: A Homeless Shelter for Women and Families with Children