The Family Care Program Mission
“The Hendrick Home for Children Family Care Program helps single parents in financial straits and their children achieve healthy independence for the families.”
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FAMILY CARE
The Hendrick Home for Children Family Care program helps impoverished single parents and their children achieve healthy independence for the families.
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What does the Family Care Program provide?
- Efficient campus apartment suites
- Nourishing hot meals and food pantry
- Supervised plan of action for each family
- Free family counseling
- Financial management classes as needed
- Parenting skills workshop
- Limited tuition scholarships when available
- Equine Therapy for the parent and older children
“I received a bachelor’s degree and an MBA from Hardin Simmons University while in the Family Care program. It was a godsend to my two girls and me.” -A Parent. Most parents in the program complete college or a training program and find excellent career opportunities.
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FAMILY CARE EXPECTATIONS
What are the expectations for the families in the program?
All single parents must meet the following requirements:
- Come into the program with burning desire to improve their life situation
- Provide care for their children
- Have a job
- Possess a means of transportation
- Live cooperatively with supervisors and other families
- Work consistently toward a goal that leads to independence
- Observe all program guidelines
