FamilyAid

A new The Boston Globe op-ed highlights a growing crisis facing children and parents across our city: 1 in 9 Boston Public Schools students are experiencing homelessness.

The piece shares findings from a first-of-its-kind longitudinal study of FamilyAid's Early Homelessness Intervention Program (EHIP), which has provided two-generation support to more than 10,000 children and parents facing housing instability. The research found that families in EHIP experienced stronger housing stability, greater school engagement, and improved overall well-being compared to similar families receiving other services.

But the need is growing. Demand for FamilyAid's prevention and stabilization services has increased 32% in the last nine months alone, while public safety nets continue to shrink. Too many families remain one unexpected expense away from losing their homes.

Preventing homelessness before it begins works. Now we must ensure more families can access the support they need before a crisis occurs.

Read the full article: https://bit.ly/4dG8Jna

We're grateful to the Audax Private Equity team for assembling dozens of Mother's Day gift baskets and job search kits for mothers in our care. Thank you for helping spread joy to our families 🫶

We celebrated a joyful Mother’s Day celebration at our Family Navigation Center. 💐

With help from volunteers, children and moms created their own flower arrangements, decorated cards and enjoyed a delicious brunch together.

One mom celebrating her very first Mother’s Day shared that she hadn’t expected anyone to do anything for moms staying in shelter. She was so surprised and grateful, saying she thinks she’ll look back on this as the best Mother’s Day she’s had. Moments like these demonstrate how meaningful it is to create space for families to celebrate and enjoy being together.

We're excited to announce that Boston Medical Center's Katherine Gergen Barnett has joined our board!