Interfaith Family Services: Combating Homelessness in North Texas

Interfaith Family Services Mission

• 🎯 Interfaith Family Services provides housing, help, and hope for families facing homelessness in North Texas.
• 💡 Their services include career training for mothers, financial coaching, and comprehensive child care services.

Supporting Single Mothers and Children

• 👩‍👧‍👦 Approximately 85% of the families served are headed by single moms.
• ✅ The program boasts a 92% success rate, with families exiting into stable housing and full-time employment.
• 📈 Many mothers experience increased income, and children show improved reading and math scores.

Back-to-School Support

• 🎒 During the stressful back-to-school season, the organization provides free backpacks and school supplies.
• 🍎 They also offer snacks and dinner for children, especially if mothers work late, and provide free tutoring and homework assistance.

After-School Program Details

• 🏫 The after-school program serves families within the program and the broader East Dallas community.
• 📚 It includes homework help, math and reading tutoring, art labs, a library, and a computer lab.
• 🍲 The program concludes each day with a provided dinner for the children.

Addressing Child Care Shortages

• ⚠️ Interfaith Family Services acknowledges the significant child care shortage in Texas, leading to long waitlists.
• 🆘 They advise parents to start looking for childcare early and to apply for available childcare subsidies.

How to Get Involved

• 🌐 Individuals can support Interfaith Family Services by visiting their website at interfaithdallas.org to donate or volunteer.