At 27, Sarah* had faced more challenges than most could imagine. A mother of two, she had battled addiction since her early teens and endured domestic violence in multiple relationships. By the time she was referred to Outcare’s Assisted Rental Pathways Program, Sarah was blacklisted from the rental market, drowning in debt from a past drug addiction, and struggling to find employment. She wanted a better, more stable life for her children—one where she wouldn’t be reliant on welfare.
The Assisted Rental Pathways Program offered a pathway out of this cycle. Designed to support participants with tiered rental subsidies and individualized assistance, the program empowers people to build financial independence and transition into the private rental market. For Sarah, whose mother had lived in social housing, avoiding long-term dependency was a priority. The program gave her the chance to work toward self-sufficiency while providing the support she needed to take concrete steps forward.
Outcare worked closely with a local real estate company to find Sarah a home that suited her family’s needs. Through the guidance of her Housing Support Worker, Sarah learned to manage her finances and debt, creating a budget and repayment plan that gave her control over her money. The stability of her new home allowed her to focus on her studies, completing two courses, and she has since started part-time work aligned with her new qualifications.
Beyond housing and education, Sarah was also connected with personal safety support services to address domestic violence. With the Assisted Rental Pathways Program, she gained not just a place to live, but the confidence, security, and emotional support to make meaningful, positive changes for herself and her children.
Today, Sarah is building a life defined by independence, stability, and hope—a life she once thought out of reach. Her story is a powerful example of how the right support, guidance, and opportunities can transform lives and create lasting change.
*Name has been changed for privacy reasons.
