Program areas at Better Together Strengthening Familes
Our Better families program is increasing across the state of Florida. We have served over 10,000 children across 42 Florida counties, providing temporary loving homes while helping parents regain self-sufficiency. Using our innovative model, 99.8% of families stay intact without further state intervention. This is double the reunification rate of Florida foster care. We have seen the need for foster care decrease in counties served by Better Together.
Our parent education and respite events have engaged parents in the areas we serve on a variety of life and family topics, giving those who once suffered in isolation the chance to meet other parents, receive support, and benefit from the collective wisdom of a community that cares deeply about their lives. They also offer parents a well-deserved night off to rest, reconnect with a spouse, catch up on laundry, etc., while children meet new friends, play games, enjoy a meal, and are cared for by loving and caring volunteers.
Our Better jobs program is rapidly scaling nationwide. We have trained hundreds of churches across 26 states to host compassionate second-chance job fairs that remove the barriers to finding work. We offer free interview coaching, resume assistance, professional clothing, haircuts, legal advice, and more. All of these services are provided through volunteers within the local community. Of the 10,000 people who have attended our Better job fairs, 1 in 4 are hired on the spot; 60% find a job within six weeks.