Frequently Asked Questions

Who does House of Hope serve?

House of Hope provides temporary, structured housing for pregnant and parenting women between ages 18 and 24, and their children.  All services available for the women and children who stay at House of Hope are free of charge.

How long do your residents stay at House of Hope?

Length of stay depends on each resident’s individual needs.  Residents and their children can stay at House of Hope for up to 18 months.
 

Where do your residents come from?

Our residents come from a variety of different referral sources.  Typically, other social service agencies such as St. Vincent de Paul, The Salvation Army, Family Services, Child Protection Services or Probation & Parole make referrals.  Many of our residents are also referred by families who previously stayed at House of Hope.
 

What kind of personal direction is available for the women staying at House of Hope?

We focus on three main areas of development; parenting, education and employment.  Our Life Skills Coordinator, Case Worker and Support Staff work on a personalized program for each resident.  This plan is devised to help the women with day-to-day skills such as; developing routines, creating quick nutritious meals, personal hygiene and housekeeping in addition to completing their secondary education and finding employment. Our program assists residents with interpersonal relationships, accountability and follow-through. Other community agencies are brought in to provide residents with additional classes, such as Rent Smart, Credit When Credit Is Due (a financial literacy course), parenting classes, mental health education, etc. 

How does this facility help the Community?

House of Hope provides homeless mothers and their children with a place to live, in addition to serving as a hub for other service providers to contact them.  By participating in the House of Hope program, our residents have the opportunity to become more productive citizens, more nurturing parents and more confident individuals.

What are the professional backgrounds of the House of Hope staff?

Our full-time staff and many of our part time staff have degrees in the human services field and/or extensive experience in working with at-risk families and children.

What can I do to help House of Hope?

House of Hope relies on the kindness of this community to keep its doors open.  Because of the nature of our program, we run both an office building and a household of ten families.  We appreciate any and all donations of time, materials, services and funds.