The Hope for Families Center is not just a place to stay but a structured program that teaches families to set expectations of themselves that they can carry into the future.
All families admitted into our program will be provided with a private room and access to three meals per day. They are also required to complete the program requirements of finding employment and attending Hope For Families financial and family guidance programs.
To access Services at The Hope for Families center your family must be able to answer “Yes” to ALL OF the following questions.
- Are you homeless?
- Do you have children who are legally under your care?
- Are you drug and alcohol-free? The Hope for Families Center staff will conduct a drug screen prior to admittance.
- Are you willing and mentally and physically able to work?
- Are you mentally and physically willing to participate in services such as financial management and family guidance?
- Are you compliant with prescribed medications and willing to turn in all medications to The Hope for Families Center staff? The HFC staff distributes medications at prescribed times.
- Are you free of felony charges for violence, multiple misdemeanor charges for violence, or any sexual criminal convictions? The Hope for Families Center will conduct a background check prior to admittance.
- Do you have access to your entire family’s birth certificates and shot records?
If you have answered yes to these questions please call our office at 772-567-5537.
You will be asked to take a short questionnaire. Your information will be then given to a case manager and they will call you to discuss the possibilities of being a part of The Hope for Families Center program.
Our office is open Mon-Fri from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
The Hope for Families Center does have a waiting list. Please don’t let this discourage you from calling.
Donate what you can to help a family in need. There are many ways you can help our center. You can donate your time, provide much needed supplies or pledge money to support our shelter.