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Through the Casa Verde program Barrett Foundation provides affordable, permanent housing for women who have completed Barrett’s Casa Milagro, a transitional housing program. The women, who have all been homeless and suffer from psychiatric disabilities, have “graduated” and are stable enough to live on their own. With the help of a generous donor, Barrett bought a16-unit apartment complex in Albuquerque’s Northeast Heights to provide quality housing for these clients. In Casa Verde’s safe and secure setting women are not afraid to leave their apartments to shop for groceries, go to doctors’ appointments, or pick up their essential medications. Each woman pays up to one-third of whatever income she receives, for rent. The women develop a sense of pride and self-esteem from being able to live independently in the pleasant environment. Casa Verde clients may choose to participate in Art Therapy classes and AfterCare, a support program for Casa Milagro graduates. |