Originally founded as The Homeless Families Foundation, Homes for Families (HFF) was established in 1986 by impassioned community members driven by the conviction that no child should ever experience homelessness — not even for a night.
We began operations with five modest apartments and an all-volunteer staff, introducing our first children's program — a two-week summer camp — in 1991. Today, our case managers work one-on-one with clients to secure safe and stable housing and create individualized plans to ensure long-term housing and financial stability. We provide and/or connect our families to resources including crisis intervention, literacy and basic education skill-building, workforce training and placement, parenting education, and mental health/substance assessment and counseling. Our educational programming now includes a fully licensed afterschool and summer educational enrichment program for kindergarten through middle school children, along with our SPARK (kindergarten readiness) program.
With our holistic approach, we empower the families we serve to overcome their housing challenges, address the trauma of homelessness and housing insecurity, and thrive beyond their time in shelter.
