ForKids

Forkids provides a continuum of shelter, housing and economic mobility services that support families in obtaining and maintaining affordable housing, establishing family stability and establishing a living wage for long-term sustainability. For the year ended june 30, 2023, 441 households with 993 children obtained housing stabilization and coaching services and established realistic goals for the future.

The housing crisis hotline, operated by Forkids, serves as the central point of intake for households experiencing a housing crisis, answering 65,402 calls in fy23. Intake specialists connect callers to any one of hundreds of public and private resources throughout southeastern Virginia. Forkids' extended services, spanning 14 localities and over 3,000 square miles, impacted nearly 75,000 people in fy23.

The education team at Forkids ensures every student has the best chance to not just succeed in school, but to excel. Academic programs measurably close achievement gaps while enrichment activities and summer program reinforce learning, teach life skills and enhance social-emotional competencies. For the year ended june 30, 2023, 440 children received education services and 90% of students were promoted to the next grade at the end of the school year.