One Family Inc

Credential to career coaching is an intensive 15-month program that helps unemployed and under-employed parents access career paths that will fully support their families. The program combines group workshops (to convey foundational information on education and career paths) and one-on-one coaching (to craft each parent's individualized plan). By the end of the program, each participant has a step-by-step action plan to reach their education, career, and earnings goals. In fy25 we served 80 participants, and those who secured new jobs through the program saw an average salary increase of $32,194.

Family self-sufficiency is a voluntary program that supports families in federally subsidized housing to increase their income and build assets. One family partners with metro housing|boston to provide these services to greater boston families with housing choice vouchers. In fy25, the program served 284 families. Participants benefit from both financial incentives, an escrow savings account averaging $3,143 per participant in fy25 and personalized coaching to help them access resources, overcome barriers, and achieve their education, career, and financial goals.

Through our public policy advocacy, one family amplifies the voices of the families we serve to catalyze systemic change. We advocate for policies and resources to support families experiencing or at risk of homelessness on their journeys towards greater self-sufficiency, with a particular focus on preventing family homelessness before it occurs. One family program participants, alumni, board members, staff, and supporters engage directly with policymakers to advance these advocacy goals. These efforts are spearheaded by one family's advocacy team, a group of current and former one family program participants who share their lived experiences to advocate for change.