Hello, I have been in a homeless shelter 4- 5 months now my daughter is with her alcoholic dad right now and I want to get her out of that situation into a safe home / apartment and I want to get a place again together true family forward and I haven't had much luck. People that have been at the shelter has gotten help before me and I'm not sure why. I've had a transplant and I have to Ada approved service dogs and I have just been waiting for something to happen I filled out all the documents needed for me to be matched with a low income apartment and here I sit. I'm still very hopeful Nancy has been trying to help I guess not sure why I'm being overlooked. #frustrated
Families Forward looks like a great organization from the outside but it is deceiving. They do not honor their principles and most of the time seem to care more about numbers than actual families. Hopefully, they will find their humanity soon.
Review from Guidestar
This year I am adopting a family for Christmas. We have grown children who had wonderful trees and presents as kids, I would love for a family less fortunate to be able to experience the joy of children with their faces glowing on Christmas morning. Those remain some of my favorite memories to this day. On Giving Tuesday, I broke down my giving into categories. I wanted to support cancer survivors (I am one), an animal shelter (I rescued 3 kitty siblings 8 years ago), my local food pantry (I also donated about 50 pounds of food), the Trevor Project (I am concerned by the lack of support for LGBT youth), and a foundation that provides safe haven for abused women and children (no one should have nowhere to turn). In these uncertain times, this year's giving seemed more crucial than ever. #GivingTuesday #MyGivingStory
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Hi to whom it may concern.
Me and my husband and 3 kids and one on the way. We live in a motel and can not save any money to get into a apt every 21 days we have move for 2 days that means all our belongings have to be out.. And all we need is a little push and help to move forward out of this situation. My husband is not from here and cant get a great job but still works... also I loss a baby September 2016 so I was going through a rough time. If u guys can help in a my way I would appreciate it... please hear us out ... 6572010861
Families Forward provides excellent case management and heart for their clients who struggle to stabilize themselves caught in a catastrophic life situation of loss of a job, health problem, divorce, or domestic violence situation coupled with financial devastation. This organization comes along side each family member to provide hope and strength to breath in and hang on and believe they will get through this "situation". They provide the tools and resources to help their clients process and grow through the difficult journeys in life.
Review from Guidestar
People think affluence comes with the Irvine address but that is not the case. There are families in need and FF does the necessary job of giving help of many kinds, from housing and furniture to clothing to school gear for kids. Ever since we moved here seventeen years ago we have recommended FF as the best local charity to contribute to.
We have seen the joy of parents and kids getting the necessaries to start school, from new sneakers to backpacks and notebooks at end of summer. Families Forward helps make changes in people's lives.
Unreasonable expectations. They insisted I take a drug test with paperwork that had misspelled my name then demand that I come in when I was unable to do so. They threatened they wouldn't help me if I didn't immediately submit a test when I had no way of arriving there until the following day because I had other obligations that demanded my immediate attentions. I feel this is a judgemental organization with unacceptable demands. I didn't find this program useful at all, if anything they were judgemental and unhelpful.
I count it as a privilege to provide Families Forward with this letter as support.
As one of the county's strongest homeless advocates, HomeAid has not only been instrumental in building buildings to house its homeless neighbors, but counts it a privilege to have played a part in expanding the capacity of its service provider partners. A sterling example of this synergy has been the partnership of HomeAid Orange County with Families Forward as a united force working together to change lives.
HomeAid Orange County’s initial pilot project was with Families Forward with the renovation of two farmhouses to serve homeless families. These two modest farm houses proved to be the start of the growth of Families Forward to be one of the premier homeless service agencies in Orange County. The vision and purpose of Families Forward is strong and effective and we have been honored to have been a part of the story.
In looking back over the nearly 20 years of our partnership, we are pleased in the knowledge that in some measure HomeAid has had a role in assisting Families Forward with its efforts to end the cycle of homelessness for those who enter their system of care.
Thank you for giving us that opportunity!