Rise and Shine

Rise and Shine Mission/Goal

The Family Stability’s Rise and Shine Program is dedicated to enhancing the well-being of families by providing comprehensive services aimed at achieving housing stability, financial independence, and educational success. By addressing the needs of both parents and children simultaneously, the Rise and Shine program provides a holistic approach known as the “Two-Generation” (2Gen) strategy—the program fosters resilience and self-sufficiency within families. The Rise and Shine program is committed to creating a supportive environment where families can grow together, overcome obstacles, and achieve their full potential by integrating financial assistance, educational opportunities, resource connections, and savings programs.

Program Offerings

Housing Stability

Assistance in securing and maintaining stable housing to prevent unplanned moves or evictions, ensuring children can remain in their current schools.

Financial Empowerment

Provision of financial literacy education, budgeting assistance, and connections to employment opportunities to help families achieve economic stability.

Educational Support

Access to academic resources and support services to promote children’s success in school and overall family well-being.

Eligibility Criteria

Must be a Philadelphia resident.
Families with school-aged children who are at risk of homelessness or eviction.
A commitment to actively participate in case management and program activities.

Rise & Shine Program

Resilient Initiatives for Strengthening Every family, through Supporting Housing and Inspiring Nurturing Environments. This program is designed to empower families by championing financial well-being, housing stability, and academic success to foster growth. Through a two-generation approach, we address the needs of the caregivers and the children, to ensure that families thrive. We address various aspects of family life, offering assistance and tools that promote stability, education, and financial well-being.

In partnership with community organizations, we advocate for equitable opportunities to prevent unplanned moves, keep children in school, and promote long-term mobility. A Siemer Institute partner, to foster a nationwide impact of thriving families with children that do not experience unplanned moves. And disruption in school.

Participant Expectations

Engagement

Active participation in developing and following through on individualized plans for achieving stability.

Collaboration

Regular communication with assigned Family Advocates and program staff to address challenges and track progress.

Commitment

Dedication to utilizing available resources and opportunities to attain long-term self-sufficiency.

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