Welcome to the New Family
Jessica was 18 with a five-year-old son and she was scared.
It had taken all of her courage to meet with us. She wanted to go to college and, while doing so, she needed a place for her and her son to live and be nurtured. Jessica found family at Family Scholar House.
At Family Scholar House we are Believers
We believe in the power of education to change lives, families and communities. We believe in second chances and fresh starts. We believe in the resilience of the human spirit. We believe that our past is part of us but does not define us. And, we believe in the wonderful single parents and young adults who come through our doors determined to make the most of new opportunities.
875
Families Housed
Helping Families Gain Independence
875 Families Served in the Residential Program as of 2020 —
Currently, 247 single parent families and 32 foster alumni live at our five Louisville area campuses.
575
Degrees
Support Success in the Classroom
575 Degrees Earned by Family Scholar House Participants —
FSH supports success in the classroom by providing academic coaching, tutoring, and school supplies to ensure every student is ready to learn. To date, adult participants have completed 93% of the college credit hours attempted.
81%
Exit to Stable Employment
66%
Pursue Additional Education
Making a Difference in Lives Every Day
81% of Participants Exit to Stable Employment —
We couldn’t do it without your help. Not only do the majority of our participants exit to stable employment, many continue their post-secondary education, often in graduate programs. Your support with job shadowing, speed mentoring and career development activities make this possible.
Educational Support
We help single parents and foster alumni access financial assistance to pay for classes and books at the college of their choice.
Supportive Housing
Participants in our program can apply for subsidized housing on our campuses in accordance with HUD guidelines.
Participant Advocacy
We connect participants with community resources and advocate on their behalf to help them address barriers to education and career employment.
Our Families Count On You
Our mission is to end the cycle of poverty and transform our community by empowering families and youth to succeed in education and achieve life-long self-sufficiency. None of this would be possible without your support. Donations come in many forms. Our programs and families are in need of both financial and material support.
You Can Make a Difference
As a volunteer for Family Scholar House, your support through activities like speed mentoring, tutoring and children’s activities help give single-parents the support they need to pursue higher education. Through education and your support, we can effectively help them break the cycle of poverty for their children and future generations.
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April is National Volunteer Month but around Family Scholar House we celebrate volunteers (of all ages) all year round! This dynamic duo has been sharing their creative talents and time decorating cafe bags, preparing materials for our virtual events and being strong advocates for our families. Why do you volunteer?
Share with us in the comments below.
Our Family Advocates and Academic Coaches are superheroes without capes. They spend their days advocating, encouraging counseling, assisting and more. Read our latest blog to learn more about what a difference they make to our scholars.
familyscholarhouse.org/a-week-in-the-life-of/
Thank you Kristin Pierce and WHAS11 News for providing us the opportunity to share the impact the community has on our families.
