An Innovative and Economical Model of Care

Family Promise works with homeless families to tailor individualized plans to help them take the necessary steps toward lasting independenceAll Family Promise guest families receive:

• Overnight accommodations at a local congregation
• 3 meals a day
• Intensive case management
• Family Center/office with internet access, guest phone, laundry and showers
• Transportation assistance to school, work, etc.
• Social support from volunteers
• Linkage with needed social and educational services

Triple Efficiency. Triple Impact.  

The Family Promise model of care costs 1/3 less to operate than traditional shelters. Through the generosity and dedication of our volunteers and local host congregations, every dollar donated is matched by more than $3 of in-kind goods and services.

The Model in Action

Every morning, guest families utilize our Family Center located at First United Methodist Church.  The Family Center provides guest families with access to laundry and shower facilities, phone and Internet access. It’s also where they work with a case manager to develop an individualized plan to regain housing and self-sufficiency.

From there, the families are provided with transportation to work, school or the Family Center by our Network vehicle and driver. 

Each evening, guest families are transported to hosting congregations where volunteers welcome them as guests into their church or synagogue, providing them with meals, hospitality and overnight accommodations for one week on a rotating basis. There are currently 16 hosting congregations in Jacksonville's Network.