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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“The destiny of the world is determined less by the battles that are lost and won than by the stories it loves and believes in.” - Harold Clarke Goddard Is there anything more enriching than a good story? At Family Scholar House we love stories.
Maybe this is because we hear so many of them as we work with families. Yet, I think our love of stories has more to do with the realization that all of the stories we hear are works in progress. Most come with stories of facing life’s
challenges, often being overwhelmed by the harsh realities of single parenthood and limited employment opportunities. All have dealt with homelessness or unstable housing and 95% have experienced domestic violence and all know the fears and frustrations of raising children in poverty.
The single parents that come to Family Scholar House are all seeking chances to earn the education that will allow them to have fruitful careers and brighter futures for their children. Their stories ring of hope, faith, courage, resiliency and a deep love for their children. We love and believe in our families and their unfolding stories. With the right opportunities and the right resources, we can play a role in the next stage of each story. To read some of our stories please visit our website at familyscholarhouse.org.
You are the Queen of Hearts🥰
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So thankful for this program!
This is a very well rounded extremely thoughtful program.
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This is a nice program I was trying to get on the board
Have you seen our banners driving around Louisville? Look out for us on the Transit Authority of River City (TARC)!
Thank you The Voice-Tribune! Wine, Women, & Shoes 2019 is right around the corner!
This event would not be possible without our amazing sponsors! Thank you GE Appliances, WLKY News, The Marian Group, Churchill Downs, and Von Maur!
The event may be sold out, but it's not too late to get your Key to the Closet raffle ticket!
“'Our guests have come to expect a party-like atmosphere of wine-tasting, shopping and fun with friends each year, but we always try to add a little something new each year, but shhh! It’s a surprise as always!' said Kellie Johnston, director of mission advancement at Family Scholar House. Expect delicious hors d’oeuvres and wine to accompany a fun and memorable time."
