FAQs
What is Exodus ministries?
Exodus Ministries is Dallas-based 501c3 nonprofit organization that reunites formerly incarcerated single moms with their children and provides an array of services necessary for our women to become responsible, productive, and self-sufficient. We provide a secure, private apartment residence for the moms and children to live in, and the tools and support needed for long-term success. Each of our women journeys through a 12-month residential program of treatment and support services.
How long has the organization been around?
Exodus Ministries was established in 1985.
What does exodus do?
We offer a rigorous residential program, and participants must commit to making the necessary changes required for long-term success. Once accepted, each resident is given a fully furnished, single-family apartment. Prior to occupancy, each apartment is adopted by a family, group, business, or individual who undertakes to clean, paint, furnish, decorate, and supply the kitchen cabinets with everything needed by the mothers to prepare and serve meals for themselves and their children. Upon arrival, mothers find the refrigerator, freezer and pantry fully stocked to prepare meals for the first week of their stay. Our property includes classrooms, lots of clean learning spaces for kids, and an outdoor playground for children of all ages. We also have a laundry room available to residents free of charge. Our families qualify for homeless services including food stamps. Exodus offers ongoing case management, mental health counseling, and personal mentoring for each resident mom and school-age child.
How long do women stay at Exodus?
We offer a 12-month residential program prioritizing emotional and spiritual development.
Can women be admitted into the Exodus program without children?
No. Eligible single moms will have custody of 3 children [or fewer] age 12 and under.
Does Exodus Ministries receive funding from any government agencies?
No. Exodus receives its funding from private donors, regional foundations, business and faith partners, and annual fundraising events.
How do children benefit from the programs offered at Exodus?
As important as our programming is for the resident moms, it's the children who receive the greatest gift of all. They get their real moms back! Confused, anxious children become stable, well-adjusted kids as they discover the love of a mother who is flourishing and truly present with them every day. Sadly, absent intervention, 70% of children whose parents have experienced incarceration will follow their lead and end up in prison at some point in their lives. At Exodus, we are breaking those generational cycles.
How does one apply to be considered for enrollment in Exodus’ program?
While incarcerated, an eligible candidate must complete and return a residency application to Exodus. The application is comprehensive and detailed, as we vet each potential candidate individually. For more information about our 12-month residential program, please call 214-827-3772, or click here.