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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Great article by WHAS11 News highlighting Dr. Aleshia Thompson. Aleshia is an active community member, dedicated student, FSH graduate, phenomenal mother and now officially a doctor! We are so proud of Aleshia and her determination, from walking in the door of Family Scholar House seeking a fresh start for her family to embarking on this new chapter in Kansas. Through everything, Aleshia never gave up on her dream. She will be a remarkabe addition to the medical field and her future patients are truly lucky to be in her care.
Aleshia's story can be found in Chapter 9 (the Hope chapter) of our first book, 'Stories That Define Us'
#thisisfamilyscholarhouse #fshclasof2020
www.whas11.com/article/life/heartwarming/uofl-medical-school-graduate-reflects-on-her-9-year-jour...
UofL medical school graduate reflects on her 9 year journey
whas11.com
Graduating from medical school is no easy task. Then, add two kids into the mix and it may seem impossible for some. But that’s exactly what Aleisha Thompson did.
Congratulations to Dr Thompson! And best wishes with everything you do!
I am soooooo proud of you....
Congratulations
Congratulations!
Today's #ThankYouThursday goes out to our friends at Northeast Christian Church for donating these food boxes, hygiene kits, and snack packs to our families. We are so thankful to have such generous partners in the community!
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Happy Last Day of School!
Our youngest scholars have one more day of at-home learning before they're out for summer break. We are still finding ways to keep their brains active through reading and other educational activities! Thank you to everyone that has made books flash cards and workbooks. We appreciate you.
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