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| Family Mentoring Program |
Designed to help families who are at risk for
homelessness reach self-sufficiency, the
Family Mentoring Program matches families in
need with volunteer mentors who serve as
friends, advocates and bridges to the
community.
Volunteer mentors work with client families on
problem-solving skills and identification of
helpful resources. Volunteers and clients are
matched based on the families' needs and the
volunteers' skills, talents and interests.
Four criteria must be met before a family is
enrolled in the program. The families must be:
Once enrolled, a Family Service Coordinator
and volunteer mentor are assigned to work
with the family for a period of 6 to 18 months.
This team helps guide families on a path to
self-sufficiency by working with them to identify
individual goals and develop a road map for
achieving those goals.
homelessness reach self-sufficiency, the
Family Mentoring Program matches families in
need with volunteer mentors who serve as
friends, advocates and bridges to the
community.
Volunteer mentors work with client families on
problem-solving skills and identification of
helpful resources. Volunteers and clients are
matched based on the families' needs and the
volunteers' skills, talents and interests.
Four criteria must be met before a family is
enrolled in the program. The families must be:
- at risk for homelessness
- at least one adult and one dependent child
- willing (have the motivation to succeed)
- able (have a job and ability to improve their
circumstances)
Once enrolled, a Family Service Coordinator
and volunteer mentor are assigned to work
with the family for a period of 6 to 18 months.
This team helps guide families on a path to
self-sufficiency by working with them to identify
individual goals and develop a road map for
achieving those goals.
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| Donate Now! |
| Social service and church workers, please refer qualified clients to HOPE Ministries' Family Mentoring Program. |
| Mentors, please complete your Contact Form and Monthly Report online! |
| Our Mission |
| Prevent homelessness. Promote self-sufficiency and dignity. |
| You can refer yourself to the Family Mentoring Program! |