Homeless Families in Seminole County

NEW UPDATE: Did you miss the last training sessions?

The need continues to grow... more and more families with children are finding themselves homeless.

The faith community continues to respond to the need of children in Seminole County. If you or your church would be interested in serving homeless children and families, please plan to attend the next series of training and classes. Please read the information contained on this site for further details.

The first step it to attend the Orientation in information session Wednesday, March 28, 2012  - 7:00pm (main sanctuary).
Location: Northland Church, 530 Dog Track Road, Longwood, FL 32750

Please register for the March 28, 2012 Orientation Session, click HERE

Sign-up to be a Case Manager/Advocate

Are you looking to help serve homeless children and their families as a case manager?

Join with us and become a volunteer advocate or case manager.  How? Simply select your level of involvement or commitment and attend the training. There are opportunities for people to serve as a "concerned citizen" helping your neighbor, for others, opportunities for experienced case managers will provide opportunities to assist partner organizations by walking with families on their journey.  There is something for everyone and we will train you for serving.

Interested? Want to learn more? Please click below to complete a brief questionnaire indicating your availability, experience and other information to assist in connecting you to serving opportunities. We will follow up with details on (1) how to plug in (2) the upcoming information/orientation session and (3) answer any questions you might have.
 

Seminole County Response to Homeless Children and Families

Throughout the fall of 2011, the Seminole County Faith Community will be introducing several ways that you can assist with the 600-plus homeless families in Seminole County, all with school-aged children (watch this "60 Minutes" report to learn more).  One very special way that you can make a significant difference would be to train as a case manager, coming alongside family members as they move towards self-sufficiency.

We are looking for anyone interested in helping out in this capacity! Various opportunities are being made available for people at all skill and experience levels. Whether you have related skills, degrees and experience, or have no experience but are willing to be trained, you are needed! This is a big job, and for the right person, it could be one of your most memorable experiences.

Please join us in our efforts and be part of the Seminole County Faith Response to Homeless Children and Families. Anyone who is interested in helping serve a homeless family will have a place to plug in.  It may be as simple as learning about community resources, or it may involve training a family advocate or more in-depth specialized training to serve as a case manager assisting local providers already serving homeless families. For more information About Us, click here

Be A Resource Point - Three Levels of Involvement

      • Concerned Citizen - Trained to use Resource Point system to help others.
        • Attend November 17, 2011 Orientation Session
      •  Advocate - Faith Community Response
        • Attend November 17, 2011 Orientation Session
        • Attend Case Manager Academy Level 1 training
        • Train in the Faith Based Advocacy model
        • Assist families not eligible for other community resources
      • Professional Advocate - Pathways to Home - Family Team Conference Model
        • Attend November 17, 2011 Orientation Session
        • Attend Case Manager Academy Level 1 training
        • Train in Pathways Family Team Conference Model
        • Serve with Pathways to Home community partner organizations