Have you aged out of foster care or a 16- or 17-year in foster care seeking safe, stable housing and a path to independence?
Grant Me Hope can help!
Our Homes are for young men and women who:
- Have aged-out or are 16 or 17 and will soon age-out of foster care
- Are seeking a safe, place to live
- Are motivated to set goals and work with adult mentors to achieve those goals
- Want to learn important life-skills and some day transition to independent living
- Want to live in a stable, loving environment with other young people and either full-time House Parents or regular staff and case managers.
We believe success includes:
- Obtaining a driver’s license
- Gaining steady employment
- Positive interpersonal relationships
- Practicing financial stewardship
- Being active in community service
- Educational assistance
- Being equipped with a life plan
- Stable, independent living
- A home to come back to for support and friendship
We may recommend alternative community resources if one or more of the following is true:
- The individual does not meet the admission criteria.
- The individual has dependent children living with them.
- The individual is not ready to commit to the opportunities and responsibilities available at Grant Me Hope.
- The individual is looking for emergency shelter only, such as in the event of domestic violence or personal crisis.
- The individual has a criminal history with either violent or sexual offenses.
- The individual is a current drug/alcohol user and unwilling to seek treatment.
- When an alternative housing option would be a better fit.
Beds are currently available in
- Holland – for young adult men who were once in foster care.
- Allegan – for young adult women who were once in foster care.
- Fennville – for 16 and 17- year-old foster boys who have chosen independent living vs. adoption.
For more information:
Email helen@grantmehope.org or call 616-836-7949
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