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.
585
Families Housed
Helping Families Gain Independence
585 Families Served in the Residential Program as of 2019 —
Currently, 247 single parent families and 32 foster alumni live at our five Louisville area campuses.
445
Degrees
Support Success in the Classroom
445 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
65%
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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Have some rainy day fun! Don't let the weather bring you down.
-Have an indoor picnic (pb&j, fruit and juice-YUM!)
-Make crafts (cut out flowers and suns to tape to the walls to brighten the day)
-Bake something yummy (who doesn't love warm cookies?!?!)
-Have story time (pick out your favorite books and take turns reading to one another)
-Play a board game (dust off your favorite game for a little friendly competition)
-Have a movie marathon (cuddle up on the couch with a blanket and some popcorn)
A new month means new goals with fresh intentions. August is especially important because it is the start of a brand new school year, with many changes in routine and classes. August is also wellness month! With all these changes coming up it is important to still take the time to care for yourself. Use this self-care bingo card to stay healthy and active all month long! #FeelGoodFriday
The learning never stops at Family Scholar House. Janine (an FSH graduate and JCPS educator) prepares packets for our students each week. Over the past several weeks our kids have been participting in reading groups, individual learning, group virtual meetings and completing these homework packets to ensure they are staying engaged.
How are your little ones preparing for the start of a new school year? Share your favorite educational activities in the comments below.
