HOPES+ Media Kit – DreamSecured

HOPES+ (Plus)

Connecting you with the resources you need
because parenting is tough stuff

Background

HOPES+ connects families with available resources that can help to promote the health and well-being of their children. By making resources more accessible and streamlining the process of obtaining assistance, HOPES+ takes a proactive approach towards stopping the occurrence of abuse and neglect before it starts.

Backed by well-established public and private donors and supported by a strong network of respected partner agencies, HOPES+ represents the collaborative effort of leading community organizations that bring, individually and corporately, a proven track record of changing lives for the better.

Objectives

The goal is to establish a unified communication presence for the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV), Healthy Outcomes through Prevention and Early Support (HOPES), Military Families and Veterans Pilot Prevention Program, Mission United, and Dual Generation initiatives by highlighting the following objectives:

Grow Happy, Healthy, Ready Children

Connect vulnerable families with the resources they need to give their children the best possible chance at long-term success.

Emphasize Alignment of Services and Ease of Access

Present to the public a unified system that gives the impression of a “one-stop shop” service. Execute a uniform PR strategy which serves to publicly align the partner organizations and frame HOPES+ as a single, collaborative effort.

Impact the Target Audiences

Identify the observable positive impacts that assistance programs can have on individual families and on the community at large.

Change Perception

Eliminate the stigma that surrounds challenges like parent readiness and mental health issues by fostering community conversation and creating a welcoming environment that allows people to ask for help without being shamed or criticized.

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Why it Matters

The reality, in numbers, of what thousands of children face in Bexar County every single day.

35% of Bexar County

About 35% of Bexar County age 16 and older are not in labor force; 48% of those in poverty

43% of births

43% of Bexar County births follow late or no prenatal care

23.6% hospitalized

Children hospitalized for mental illness is 23.6%, almost double the state rate

10 children died

10 children died from physical abuse in 2016. In Bexar County, homicide kills young children at nearly as high a rate as cancer

71% reported cases

Only 71% of reported cases in Bexar County are assigned for investigation, compared with 83% in Texas. Of those investigations assigned, only 57% are completed, compared with 64% in Texas

4,550 confirmed cases

There were 4,550 confirmed cases of child abuse and neglect reported last year; the 4th highest number in the State

Core Messaging

These are top three messages that resonated most with parents, caregivers, educators, and service providers.

Stay Strong for yourself, your family & your country
This statement was crafted specifically to reach an audience of military service members―including active members as well as Veterans―and their families. It sends a message of encouragement, empowerment, and solidarity.
You are not alone
This message is straightforward yet versatile. It communicates simple reassurance, and it can speak to just about anyone experiencing an issue that they are afraid or embarrassed to discuss openly.

Parenting is hard, it’s okay to ask for help
These words are inviting and relatable. Every parent faces challenges – our job is to remind them that there’s no shame in reaching out to the community for support.

Partners

HOPES+ would not be possible without the 22 community partners who have come together to make hope a reality.

Alignment of Services

When it comes to helping people, there’s no one-size-fits-all approach. Our partners offer a wide range of support services designed to help individuals and families navigate the different challenges that arise with each phase of life. This service guide helps to identify the program(s) that will best fit a family’s needs depending on his or her unique circumstances.

Military Services

These programs provide services exclusively dedicated to supporting military members and their families. Services include financial assistance, food and clothing assistance, counseling, parenting support, education, and case management.

William N. Mullin Military Family Relief Program – Catholic Charities
iParent SA MILITARY SERVICES – Children’s Center
Children of Military Families – Big Brothers Big Sisters

Child Care

Daycare programs provide child supervision and educational activities to promote academic readiness, primarily for children through age six. For grade school students, after school and summer programs offer transportation, meals, homework assistance, tutoring, character education, extracurricular learning opportunities, outdoor recreational activities and more. Residential services and foster care are available for children who are removed from their homes due to abuse, neglect, or other unsafe conditions. Children of separated parents can benefit from transportation and coordination services to avoid the added stress caused by discord between estranged parents.

After School and Summer Youth Programs – Catholic Charities, Ella Austin Child Development Center, Madonna Neighborhood Center
Healing Hearts Treatment Foster Care – Center for Health Care Services
Residential Services and Foster Care – The Children’s Shelter
KidShare – Family Service Association
Girl Zone After School Program – Martinez Street Women’s Center
Respite Development Daycare Center and Day/Night Out Services – Respite Care
Child Care – Good Samaritan, SAHA – Jobs Plus East
Daycare Program – Madonna Neighborhood Center, Healy Murphy Center
Foster Care and Adoption – DePelchin
Caregivers on Demand – Family Endeavors
Childcare and After-School Programs – Goodwill San Antonio

Parent Readiness

Parenting programs ensure that children remain safe in their homes and that caregivers have the tools they need to nurture children and promote their development. These parenting education programs are designated for new and/or expecting parents, pregnant and/or parenting adolescents, single parents, and parents with children who have disabilities. The goal is to strengthen families in hopes of bringing children and parents closer together.

Adolescent Pregnancy & Parenting Program; Great Start Plus; Building Strong Families; Nurse-Family Partnership; San Antonio Birth Doulas; Pregnancy and New Parent Support Program; Parents As Teachers; Parent Talk – Catholic Charities
Compadre Y Compadre; iParent SA Teen Hopes, Parenting Support, and Crisis Line – The Children’s Shelter
Autism Services Program – Any Baby Can
Parenting Education; Parenting Engagement; Family Strengthening; The Neighborhood Place – Family Service Association
Bright By Text; Helping Our Parents Excel; Ready, Set, Grow – KLRN
Fairweather Program – Family Endeavors
Family PLUS – Boys and Girls Clubs

Youth Development

These programs focus to promote youth’s physical, cognitive, social and emotional development, preparing them for future growth and success. Through mentorship, trainings and resources these programs will give youth the opportunity to have successful lives.

Super Saturday Trainings – KLRN
Youth Development Services; Early Head Start Program – Good Samaritan Community Services
Community-Based Mentoring – Big Brothers Big Sisters
Early Head Start Program – Madonna Neighborhood Center
Early Head Start Program – Ella Austin Child Development Center
Fairweather Program – Family Endeavors
Early Childhood Training – Miller Child Development Center
Child Development – New Kids On The Block Learning Center
Torch Clubs; Keystone: The Ultimate Teen Program; Full STEM Ahead; Summer Brain Gain; Project Learn; Power Hour: Making Minutes Count; Money Matters: Make It Count; Club Tech; Young Achievers; Diplomas 2 Degrees; National Fine Arts Exhibit; ImageMagers Photography Program; Digital Arts – Boys and Girls Clubs
Child Development Center – Healy-Murphy Center

Financial Assistance

Emergency financial assistance can be obtained to prevent utility disconnection. Educational programs offer budget assessment, financial coaching, and debt relief consultation. Income tax assistance helps families to ensure they receive the maximum tax credits for which they are eligible.

Emergency Financial Assistance – Catholic Charities
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) – Catholic Charities, Family Service Association, Ella Austin Child Development Center
Financial Empowerment Center – Family Service Association
Financial Coaching, Savings and Loan Support, and Tax Preparation – Goodwill San Antonio
Financial Incentives – SAHA

Education and Workforce Training

Resume development. Job application and interview skills training. ESL classes. GED courses. Workforce training programs.

Employment Connections – Center for Health Care Services
Adult Education Programs – Catholic Charities
Education & Workforce Training Program– Family Service Association
Jobs-Plus – San Antonio Housing Authority
Family Development Services – Good Samaritan Community Services
Computer Lab – Madonna Neighborhood Center
Fairweather Program and Endeavors Unlimited – Family Endeavors
Good Careers Center – Goodwill San Antonio
Career Launch – Boys and Girls Clubs
High School Program; GED Prep and Testing – Healy-Murphy Center

Counseling and Support

Generalized support helps guide families to the services that will best fit their needs. Free and low-cost counseling services provide general support for mental and emotional well-being to low-income individuals and families. Specialized counseling services address issues such as child development, infant and child loss, substance abuse. Educational and support groups to address anger management, domestic violence prevention.

Counseling Services; Center for Infant & Child Loss – Any Baby Can
Counseling Center; Parish Support Line – Catholic Charities
Counseling; Margaret’s Place and Case Management – Family Service Association
Counseling and Case Management – Good Samaritan Community Services
Children With Incarcerated Parents – Big Brothers Big Sisters
One-on-One Counseling and Therapy Services; Support Groups – Healy-Murphy Center
The Neighborhood Place – Family Service Association

Health and Wellness

Health and wellness programs that promote healthy living ensure that the child/ parent live a stable and controlled life. Organizations use exercise programs, health and wellness workshops/fairs, recovery programs, and mental health programs to achieve this goal.

Any Body Can; Prescription Assistance Program – Any Baby Can
Wellness & Community Resource Fairs – Catholic Charities
Crisis Care Services; Treatment for Substance Use Disorders; Mommies Program; Residential Detoxification; Co-occurring Psychiatric Substance Use Disorder; Opioid Addiction Treatment; Minor Medical Injured Prisoners Clinic; Ambulatory Detoxification; Intensive Outpatient Services; Substance Use Public Sobering Unit; Primary Care CenterCare Clinic; Early Childhood Well Being Program and Intervention Services; Mental Health Services; Assertive Community Treatment; Integrated Care Programs; Behavioral Health Services – Center for Health Care Services
Nurse-Family Partnership; Hope Center – The Children’s Shelter
Little Bites, Big Steps – KLRN
The Community Health Program – Martinez Street Women’s Center
Fairweather Program – Family Endeavors
Rehabilitation Programs; Resources for Farmers and Ranchers with Disabilities; Medical Rehabilitation; Adult Day Services – Goodwill San Antonio
im Program; Wanna Play?; Triple Play; SMART Programs; Passport to Manhood; Healthy Habits – Boys and Girls Clubs
Health and Wellness Clinic – Healy-Murphy Center