By Stephanie Bowers | Project Leader
Young, single moms are the most susceptible to poverty, according to Beth Hudak of House of Hope in Green Bay. House of Hope is one of Jake’s Diapers Diaper Drop partners and provides emergency shelter and housing stability programs for young parents experiencing homelessness and their children.
There are a number of hurdles that create a continual struggle for young, single moms, she said, including education and access to childcare, transportation, and mental health.
House of Hope works directly with its parents to overcome these barriers. For example, to address education hurdles, the organization helps parents interested in pursuing a GED with funding and access to practice tests. The case managers offer intensive life skills programming based on individual needs, and set goals decided by the parents about where they want to be — and help them get there.
“We don’t just set goals and check back in a few weeks on progress,” Beth said. “Our case managers work with them weekly to actively pursue these goals.”
In the ways House of Hope does not assist directly, they partner with local resources that provide the support their parents need.
For example, their partnership with Jake’s Diapers! With enough diaper supply, moms can use their minimal incomes to support their children with other essential needs - and take step by step out of poverty.
Thanks for helping babies!
~ Stephanie
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