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Mission Statement: Empowering single parent families and transforming lives

The Havenwood program provides transitional housing for single parents and their children in a supportive environment to help families become economically self-sufficient and transition into permanent housing.

The Havenwood program meets basic needs by providing a safe and secure place to live. Our facility houses fifteen fully furnished apartments, complete with private kitchen and bath, for each single parent family. Residents sign a lease with Community Development Corporation of Bentonville/Bella Vista, Inc. and can stay up to two years.

Applicants must agree to fully participate in the Havenwood Program. Havenwood provides support, resources, and referrals to break down the barriers each family faces in order to move from homelessness to self-sufficiency.

TO QUALIFY

  • Be a single parent of 1 or 2 children OR be pregnant
  • Children must be age 10 years old or younger
  • Residents must be employed, pursuing full-time education, or a combination within 45 days of being accepted into the program
  • Residents must have regular income to cover rent and deposit (equal to first month's rent)
  • Commit to complying with ALL program policies
  • Commit to set goals and work towards economic self-sufficiency.

    • TO APPLY FOR THE HAVENWOOD PROGRAM:

  • Stop by 808 N. Main in Bentonville and complete an application for housing or download an application . Applications can also be mailed or e-mailed. Applicants must submit proof of income and housing status. Birth certificates, social security cards, and driver’s license/picture ID is also required. In addition, all applicants must sign release for background check. All fully completed applications with supporting documentation are dated and timed at submission to be used on a first come first serve basis.


  • Make an appointment to tour the facility and meet with the director for more details on program requirements.
  • When an apartment becomes available, Havenwood staff will make contact to determine if need still exists, discuss time frame needed for rent and deposit to be obtained, schedule a time to complete lease, and get move in date.

    • HOUSING
    Rent includes all utilities, basic cable, internet and all amenities.
    Havenwood has fifteen apartments, (6) one-bedroom and (9) efficiency/studio apartments.

      One Bedroom (One or two children – preference will be given to 2 children families on waiting list first)
      $ 395 monthly
      $ 395 deposit

      Efficiency/Studio (One child)
      $ 330 monthly
      $ 330 deposit

    PROGRAM AMENITIES
    The residents are provided with access to on-site:

    • Emergency Food pantry
    • Clothing closet for adults and children
    • Personal care / United Way In-kind closet
    • Linen closet
    • Kitchen items closet

    In conjunction with basic needs, families are required to participate, as dictated by their individual treatment plan, in:

    • Individual / family therapy
    • Group therapy
    • Case-management services
    • Life Skills training and Education
    • Women Empowerment

    OTHER AMENITIES

  • On-site Administrative Office
  • Children’s Playroom
  • Complete Laundromat
  • Library & Career Needs
  • 2 Large Community Rooms
  • Complete Furnished Apartments
  • Children’s Playground
  • Community Kitchen
  • Outdoor Patio
  • Three community computers
  • Ample Parking