Housing Assistance
While the majority of families served by Family Scholar House
are in the non-residential programs, those in need of stable
housing may apply for the residential program. Student parents in
the Family Scholar House program are able to apply for subsidized
housing on the campuses of Family Scholar House based upon family
size in accordance with HUD guidelines. Participants are
responsible for their portion of the rent based upon HUD guidelines
and their own utilities. All participants meet regularly with their
case manager for guidance on household management.
Educational Support
Participants enroll in the colleges of their choice to pursue
the courses of study of their choice, with the goal to obtain a
baccalaureate degree. Family Scholar House helps single parents
obtain financial assistance to pay for classes and books. Through
individual donations, financial aid, Pell grants, scholarships, and
sometimes student loans, participants attend school on a full-time
basis. Some of the parents also obtain work-study assistance
through their colleges or universities. All participants meet
regularly with their Academic Advisor to review educational
progress.
Other services include:
- advising students on their class choices
- assisting with financial aid applications
- advocating for them at their respective schools, as
necessary
- informing them about work-study programs
- sharing information about scholarship opportunities
Family Support Services
Family Scholar House assists participants in obtaining needed
support services and helps them address barriers to education. All
participants meet regularly with their Support Manager for services
including the following:
- assistance in applying for necessary welfare benefits
- assistance in securing quality, affordable childcare for their
children while they are in school and at work
- opportunities to develop new skills in the areas of parenting,
time-management, and independent living
- regular individual meeting for goal setting, support counseling
and referral to community resources
Peer Support and Community Activities
Family Scholar House encourages the participants and their
children to become a community for each others as they focus on
common education goals and develop new skills together. To support
this goal, in addition to required monthly workshops, group
activities during the month provide opportunities for peer support
and interaction with Family Scholar House mentors.