EOCP’s Families in Transition (FIT) program provides temporary independent living in fully self-contained residential units that allow families to achieve self-reliance. At the same time, families have access to case management, life skills training, client empowerment, mental health counseling, and family activities that take place in their home or at Matilda Cleveland.

FIT assists a total of 10 families at any given time. The residential units—safe places to raise children—are scattered throughout Oakland (single family houses, one duplex, and one fourplex). Also available through FIT is assistance in school placement and fees for childcare and transportation. Our support staff is available to the families 24 hours a day, seven days a week.