CCS – Families First is a transitional housing program founded in 1991 for homeless, two-parent families. The length of stay is normally up to 6 months. It is designed to promote self-sufficiency among low income families who are presently homeless. This shelter, funded by the Emergency Shelter Grants Program, enables homeless families in crisis to stay together, strengthen their bond and transition into independency. Services rendered consist of counseling on parenting skills, career building, financial stability, and substance abuse. Other services provided by the shelter are: education, permanent housing and nursing care with local, state and federal assistance. ESGP provides for assistance with payment of essential services for salary of a Case Manager and assistance with basic operations expenses.