If you are a child or family in need of services, please call...
Family Connection's 24-Hour Help Line at 205-664-CARE.

"I was broke, hungry, and homeless.  When I walked into Project HOPE, my life began to change for the better."    
-AJ,Program Participant

Family Connection has operated a Street Outreach Program and Drop-in Day Shelter in the City of Birmingham since 1994.  The program addresses the needs of at-risk, runaway and homeless children and teens by providing services on the streets of Birmingham.  A mobile outreach unit provides tangible items, such as food, clothing and hygiene products to street youth.  The program also distributes Family Connection's literature and referral information for other needed services, including GED programs, medical facilities, shelters, job training programs and long-term food pantries.  Street Outreach workers provide case management services by offering follow-up visits and completing progress notes on its clients.

Another component of Project HOPE is its Drop-in Day Shelter, a safe place where teens can come to rest, shower, do laundry, hang out and participate in recreation activities.  Staff also provides one-on-one resume assistance; assists teens with job searches; offers someone to talk to; and gives them a place where they can receive on-going training and educational assistance. 

Staff also is available for community presentations on homeless youth and youth focus groups.

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