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Our Mission
The mission of Family Scholar House 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.
Each year, we serve disadvantaged residential and nonresidential single moms and dads and their children with a comprehensive, holistic continuum of care that meets them where they are and empowers them toward their educational, career and family goals. Our residential families have experienced poverty, unstable housing and, most often, domestic violence.
We also serve students, student parents, former foster youth, and other vulnerable populations as they prepare for careers by getting the education they need for the workforce. Whether it is a one-time call or ongoing support, we can help. Our programs and services are responsive to the needs of individuals and families and are provided for all ages.
What started in 1995 as a small program specific to Louisville, Kentucky has since expanded to serve other communities in the Commonwealth, in the region, and across the country. We honor our history and the visionaries from Ursuline Sisters of Louisville, Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, Sisters of Loretto, Dominican Sisters of Peace, Sisters of the Good Shepherd and Sisters of Mercy.
In the state, Family Scholar House works directly with the Kentucky Community & Technical College System (KCTCS) to provide outreach activities for all students and vulnerable populations. However, growth of our program is not limited to Kentucky. As part of our expansion, we have added physical locations and staff in new communities. Further with the technology available, Family Scholar House is able to serve those who need us virtually, regardless of where they are located. We want to help. We believe post-secondary education, in all forms from college to credentialing, is essential for career-track employment. Our wrap-around services are designed to help people achieve that for their own benefit and for the wellbeing of families and communities.
Parkland Scholar House, in the renovated former location of Maupin Elementary School, is a mix of 48 two-bedroom and three-bedroom apartments for full-time students and single parents who are active participants in The Family Scholar House Program. Parkland is conveniently located across from the new Maupin Elementary School, on the corner of Catalpa and Dumesnil Streets, and was the first Family Scholar House campus located in west Louisville.
After the renovation and preservation of the historic Parkland school and the addition of two new buildings, the first families were able to move in during late summer of 2013. Program services are provided for both residents and non-residents in the community. A Family Cafe and Children’s Nutrition Lab provides intergenerational meals and activities for participants and other families, children, and senior citizens in the community.
You can see more about all our programs and campuses at familyscholarhouse.org
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Well done Cathe…..extremely well done! We love FSH!
Beautiful Campus, beautiful program which I know well. I loved volunteering to build a playground with Operation Boom at another of your campuses.
We could tell you what a difference the new Elizabethtown Community & Technical College Family Scholar House will make when it's completed and ready for residents. But we thought we'd let Ambriona Smith's remarks from last month's groundbreaking speak for themselves. Of course, Family Scholar House has been a presence at ECTC for quite awhile now, providing students with a whole range of services through our onsite regional coordinators and support specialists. Take it away, Ambriona!
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Add up all the episodes of Jeopardy, Wheel of Fortune and Survivor combined. Now multiply that number by five. That’s how many coaching sessions were provided to Family Scholar House participants in 2023. That includes academic, career and success coaching to help each participant succeed in their goal of earning a post-secondary certificate or degree. Family Scholar House helps participants access financial aid, Pell grants, scholarships, and sometimes student loans so that they can attend school on a full-time basis, along with advising and support with coursework progress and completion and more. Stay tuned for 2024 numbers coming soon! See all we do at familyscholarhouse.org ... See MoreSee Less
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