Outcomes
In the past year, we served over 9,000 individuals.
Transitional Housing
The Transitional Housing Program is a comprehensive system to help families move from crisis to stability and self-sufficiency. Our twenty-five single-family units are scattered throughout the community and provide a stable, secure home for an average of twelve months. During their time with us, each family works one-on-one with a trained case manager to determine their strengths, overcome obtacles, and set and meet goals.
- 29 families served, including 45 children.
- 88% of the families that graduated this year achieved self-sufficiency.
Homeless Prevention Program Intending to prevent homelessness from happening in the first place, Families Forward offers a comprehensive array of homeless prevention services that target families who are severely at-risk of becoming homeless and assists them in making lasting life changes to becoming truly self-sufficient. Through the case management approach, counselors work closely with each family to provide the resources, counseling, and support to keep them in their home. - 21 families served.
- 18 were able to remain in their home and regain self-sufficiency.
Career Coaching
Career Coaching is a unique service offered at Families Forward to help individuals increase their financial stability through job acquisition or improving their earning potential. Career coaches assist clients in gaining working knowledge of practical and effective job skills to support families in gaining financial independence.
- 62 clients served
- 76% obtained or increased income
Food Pantry
When a family doesn't have enough food - the most basic human need - stability in other areas is impossible. At Families Forward, we provide families with fod and basic toiletries, helping them to cover other monthly costs, getting them through a short period of time to bridge the gap between dependency and self-sufficiency.
- 2,442 served including 1,631 children
Family Resource Center
Provides family counseling, support groups, mentoring, referrals, and
other one on one support services to youth and families ensuring all
needs are identified and addressed. These programs assist students and
parents in developing the necessary skills and communication techniques
for success at home and school.
School Readiness Program
This collaborative pre-kindergarten program helps at-risk families
prepare young children for their first year of school, ensuring they
have every chance at success early in life.
Education and Outreach
Families Forward provides programs, facility tours and public speaking
to educate the community on issues surrounding homelessness and the
community. Thanksgiving Program
Over 225 volunteers helped distribute the ingredients for a
Thanksgiving meal to families that would otherwise not be able to enjoy
this traditional holiday.
Adopt-A-Family Program
Holidays can be a very stressful time for families who struggle to make ends meet. The Adopt-A-Family Program gives our community the opportunity to spread warmth and bring holiday joy to families in need by giving children that special holiday gift that they have been dreaming about.
- 545 families were able to have that special moment with their children when they enjoyed a day of surprise and delight as excited children opened their gifts.
- 1,467 children were served.
Back To School Program
This program supports dignity and self-confidence by providing at-risk children with new backpacks and required school supplies, enabling them to enjoy that "new crayon smell" along with their peers on the first day of the school year.
Thoughts from some of our families: success stories
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