Success Coaching and the Whole Family Approach (WFA)

About This Project

Summary

In 2022,we began our transition to the Whole Family Approach philosophy using Family Centered-Coaching model with a pilot project of targeting households with children that were current participants of one our housing assistance services.This pilot had great success throughout its first year.In 2023,we began to transition each funded service of the entire agency to using this approach & restructure to focus more on the needs of the entire family rather than providing only one service at a time.

Goals & Objectives

The goal of the WFA is to break down silos within our agency & put equal priority on the needs of adults and children. Family-centered coaching approach allows staff to partner with families holistically, taking into account their strengths and goals, challenges, & systemic barriers.

Results & Impact

1st yr-40% of the clients chose to participate in Success Coaching gained employment, 41% increased their savings, & 48% opened a savings account. 2nd yr-28% gaining employment, 44% opened or increased savings, 27% reported that they improved their mental health, & improved physical health