Hopewell Inc

Residential services:in fy24, we supported 37 adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through 2 main pathways: (1) supporting the independence of individuals living on their own including parenting support for those with children; and (2) a shared living program for those who need more support. This program matches each person with a local caregiver, who we recruit, train, and support as they help each individual pursue independence, live with dignity, and engage as a full member of their community.my first place:my first place support young people who are "aging out" of the foster care system as they transition into adulthood. We provide shared, rent-free apartments. With a stable place to call home and individualized education and employment supports and case management from our team, youth focus on their goals, build community, and establish foundations for long-term self-sufficiency. In fy24 hopewell served 36 youth through my first place.

Counseling services:family support & stabilization - hopewell supported approximately 1,170 children and family members through our family support & stabilization program in fy24. The goal of the program is to keep more families intact and reduce the number of children in foster care by supporting families involved with the child welfare system who are working to maintain or regain custody of their children. Our staff, including clinical and social work professionals, provide a combination of intensive home-based therapeutic support and referrals to community services to help families navigate the effects of trauma, recognize strengths, practice effective parenting and conflict resolution skills, engage in problem solving, and make progress toward their goals.

Rise (education support):our rise program seeks to advance education equity for children experiencing foster care because they face some of the largest educational opportunity gaps among any group of children. The program is specially-designed to meet the unique needs of k-3 students who are experiencing foster care: children receive personalized 1:1 literacy tutoring in their homes multiple times each week. Each session includes embedded opportunities to practice social-emotional skills. Caregivers receive support so they can advocate for their child and promote learning. The program also coordinates services and information-sharing among schools, families, and the department of children and families (dcf). Fy24 marked the program's third year of operation, during which it served 39 children.