RaisingHOPE

Housing Navigation - We work with youth that are aging out of the foster system to make sure they are prepared to find and secure their own living situation. Ahead of their move, we discuss budgeting, credit, employment, how to interact with a landlord, and roommate skills. We will also help to locate possible residences. RaisingHOPE assists with their first month's rent and security deposit. We secured housing for 91 youth and 25 of their minor children.

Transportation - We take requests for car purchases, repairs, assistance with accidents or emergencies, and insurance. In preparation for a purchase, we determine how much money the youth has saved and if they have the income to support gas, insurance and minor repairs for the car purchased. We assist them with locating and purchasing the car, adding to the funds that they have saved so that they can purchase reliable, basic transportation to school and work. We assist with DMV paperwork and insurance and provide assistance with repairs and maintenance. Forty-six youth were assisted with transportation.

Financial Support - Requests for immediate or emergency needs or those not covered by other programs are fullfilled through financial support. The requests include assistance with rent, utilites, food, clothing, car repairs or insurance, special training or school supplies.