Grace Trace Ministries

Grace Trace Ministries

Agency Partnership Guide
501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization β€” State of Texas
Government Partners

A Trusted Reentry & Transitional Housing Partner

Grace Trace Ministries helps government agencies reduce barriers to successful reentry by providing safe, structured residential housing combined with accountability, case management, employment readiness, and individualized support. Our programs are designed to help agencies confidently place eligible individuals into environments focused on stability, compliance, and long-term independence.

Why Agencies Choose Grace Trace
What We Bring to Every Placement
βœ”Private residential accommodations for every resident
βœ”Structured accountability with documented compliance
βœ”Random drug and alcohol testing
βœ”Individualized case management
βœ”Employment and workforce development assistance
βœ”Life-skills and financial literacy education
βœ”Coordination with parole, probation, VA, and community providers
βœ”Incident documentation and progress reporting
βœ”Safe, professionally managed residential environments
βœ”Long-term housing transition planning
Our Competitive Advantage
What Makes Grace Trace Different

πŸ”‘ Private Room for Every Resident

No shared sleeping spaces β€” ever. Every resident has their own private room. Dignity is not optional here. It is a standard.

πŸ“‹ Structured Daily Accountability

Curfew checks, sign in/sign out logs, daily routines, and house meetings keep residents on track every single day.

🧠 Evidence-Based Case Management

Individualized Service Plans from day one. Weekly case manager check-ins. Goals set, tracked, and documented throughout residency.

πŸ’Ό Employment & Workforce Development

Active job search requirements, employer connections, resume assistance, and employment verification built into every program.

πŸš— Transportation Coordination

Residents supported in getting to parole appointments, court dates, VA visits, job interviews, and employment.

πŸ§ͺ Random Drug & Alcohol Testing

Zero tolerance policy. Random testing at any time. Refusal treated as a positive result. Full documentation maintained.

πŸ“Š Progress Reporting

Documented resident progress available to approved referring agencies. Incident reports submitted same day.

🀝 Professional Referral Communication

Dedicated intake coordination and consistent communication with parole officers, courts, VA coordinators, and partners.

πŸ—ΊοΈ Individualized Transition Planning

Permanent housing planning begins at move-in. Every resident exits with a documented plan and housing secured.

🏠 Long-Term Housing Placement Support

We walk alongside residents through to permanent housing stability and long-term independence.

How We Support Referring Agencies
When You Refer β€” We Deliver

When agencies refer individuals to Grace Trace Ministries they gain a community partner committed to communication, accountability, and measurable outcomes.

🏠
Stable Transitional Housing
πŸ“₯
Intake Coordination
βœ…
Compliance Monitoring
πŸ“„
Progress Documentation
πŸ’Ό
Employment Support
🧭
Benefit Navigation
πŸ”‘
Housing Transition Planning
πŸ“ž
Ongoing Partner Communication
Ideal Referral Sources
Who We Work With
Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ)
Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP)
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
County Probation Departments
Community Supervision & Corrections (CSCD)
Specialty Courts
Drug Courts
Mental Health Courts
Veterans Courts
Community Organizations
Hospitals & Social Workers
Behavioral Health Providers
Our Programs
What We Offer
01

Reentry Housing Program

Structured transitional housing for returning citizens. Accountability, drug testing, employment assistance, and life skills training while providing a safe environment to thrive in.

02

Veterans Transitional Housing

Immediate placement and wraparound support for homeless veterans through VA coordination and benefits navigation.

03

DBMD Residential Care

Specialized residential care for deaf-blind individuals with trained Interveners providing individualized daily support.

04

Disability Group Homes & Assisted Living

24-hour supervised residential care for adults with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities and elderly individuals.

05

Young Adults Independent Living Program

Life skills, financial literacy, employment readiness, and housing support for young adults transitioning to independence.

How to Make a Referral
Ready to Partner With Us?
01
Contact Us
Email info@gracetraceministries.org or visit gracetraceministries.org. Provide the individual's name, supervision status, and referring agency.
02
Eligibility Screening
We conduct a brief screening to confirm eligibility, available space, and program fit. Same-day intake available when space allows.
03
Intake & Placement
Individual arrives, completes intake, signs agreements, passes drug test, and is placed in their own private room the same day.
04
Ongoing Coordination
We maintain open communication with referring agencies throughout residency. Progress reports available upon request.
"Because successful reentry requires more than a bed. Your referral becomes our responsibility."

Grace Trace Ministries combines housing, accountability, employment support, case management, life-skills development, and individualized planning to help residents build lasting independence β€” while giving referral agencies confidence that every placement is supported by structured programming and professional oversight.