Hope House Family Navigation Program

Thriving Futures Begin Here

Hope House Family Navigation program is an intensive, whole-family program that aims to support and empower families to reach their full potential. Hope House, in partnership with families, community service providers, and other local resources provides coaching, education and skill building, and supports the development of social connections that promote resilience and breaks the cycle of poverty.

Families will be required to commit to weekly coaching and a cohort-based program, Navigating Thriving Futures, as well as maintain a healthy, clean, and safe home. Housing in Charlottesville/Albemarle and program services are provided—families must remit a nominal fee monthly to remain in the program.

Applicants must 1) be homeless or imminently homeless; 2) be a parent of dependent children in their custody; 3) be a resident of MACAA’s service area for at least six months; 4) work at least part time or be enrolled in a qualified post-secondary educational program; 5) possess the legal documents to work in the Unites States; and, 6) be free of criminal convictions.

 
 

How to apply

If you are a family experiencing homelessness and you can affirm ALL of the following statements, you are encouraged to complete a Hope House Family Navigation application:

  • I am a parent with dependent children in my custody.

  • I am homeless.

  • I have been a resident of Albemarle County, Fluvanna County, Louisa County, Nelson County or the City of Charlottesville for the past six months.

  • I work at least part-time or am enrolled in a post-secondary educational program.

  • I possess the required legal documents to work in the United States.

  • I, and any child/ren in my care, are free from criminal convictions for any violence, assault, theft or destruction of property.

  • My children will be enrolled in school full time in the residential school district of my address and will attend school as required.


For more information and to discuss application, please contact Nancy Kidd. Applications must be received by Friday, December 8, 2023.

Phone: (434) 295-3171x3021 Email: N_Kidd@macaa.org