Read these brief stories of progress and hope from three families in the FamilyForward program in late 2021.

Being held "accountable for your own independence" was key for "Tina" to gain the confidence she needed to plan for a better future.

FamilyForward mentors Susie Pierce and Tim Thompson provided the coaching and confidence-boosting their client needed to chart her own path.

Meg’s story is an example of the positive, long-term impact that FamilyForward can make in a family’s life.

Joy Stories 2021: Read these brief stories of progress and hope from three families in the FamilyForward program in 2021.

The bonds formed among a pair of mentors and a single mom made all the difference as they partnered to improve the family's circumstances.

Weekly meetings with her volunteer mentors helped "Lori" identify the steps she needed to take to meet her short-term and long-term goals.

Mentors were key to helping motivated parents find better jobs to provide for their family and future.