Pathway of Hope
The Pathway of Hope Program is designed to help families with children under 18 break the cycle of poverty and crisis. We offer personalized support services to both traditional and non-traditional family structures who are ready to take steps toward long-term stability. Through focused case management, we empower families to build on their strengths, overcome challenges, and achieve lasting success. Each family sets their own goals, and we walk alongside them, offering vital resources and guidance to help them reach each milestone. With Pathway of Hope, families find not only support but a real path forward.
Pathway of Hope FAQ
What is Pathway of Hope?
The Pathway of Hope is an approach to providing targeted case management services to families with a desire to take action to increase sufficiency.
Who is eligible?
Families with at least one child under the age of 18 AND the desire to work collaboratively with The Salvation Army to better their circumstances.
What is expected?
Participation is voluntary but participants must be willing to commit to regular contact with a trained case manager in order to:
- Assess the holistic needs of the family and identify barriers to stability.
- Identify strengths in the family and connect with resources in the community and within The Salvation Army*
- Partner with The Salvation Army team to help establish an action plan and track progress.
- Celebrate success and receive encouragement and support as the family works toward their goals.
- Provide connection to pastoral care and spiritual services, as desired.
*All resources provided by The Salvation Army or community partners are dependent on eligibility and availability.
Potential Family Outcomes?
As part of Pathway of Hope participation, families will be assessed to identify progress towards:
- Increased stability
- Reduction in barriers to sufficiency
- Increased hope
- Reduced need for emergency or supportive services
Questions?
Social Services Department
WUMSocialServices@usc.salvationarmy.org