HFA Parents Cultivate a Flourishing Future for their Family
HFA Parents are enhancing their personal and family well-being
Improved mental health
Better able to cope with stress
With less need to use alcohol or drugs as coping mechanisms, and less intimate partner violence.
Safe and high quality home environments
HFA Parents are advancing their education and living in stable home environments
27%
fewer families were homeless.
2x
as likely to complete at least one year of college.
5x
more likely to enroll and participate in school and training programs.
HFA Parent
I was living at a homeless shelter. Now I’m starting to have more contact with my family; I’ve got full time job. They don’t do the work for me but they encourage me and show me that I can do it.
HFA Families are connected
While various services may be available for families, they can be complex to navigate. HFA Family Support Specialists provide information and referrals, and help families overcome barriers in accessing services that help them thrive.
Connected to community services
Services such as health services, food banks, and more.
Connected with economic supports
Economic supports such as TANF and SNAP benefits.
Brandi Samaniego
HFA State Leader and Former HFA Parent
We began [our parenting journey] with Gabriel, having very limited social networks, having very limited idea of resources in the community, but we [now] have a robust understanding of how to ask for help, how to reach out to others, and how to connect.
