STATISTIC:
481 families served by the Steps Ahead Program last year!

STEPS AHEAD

The mission of the Steps Ahead Program is to empower families with young children through family driven education and advocacy where love and support foster hope; hope strengthens families; and families sustain lives full of dignity.

Program Description

The Steps Ahead program at Friends Outside in Santa Clara County provides in-home visitation services to children ages 0-5 and their caregivers who have been impacted by incarceration. Home Visitors meet with families in their homes once per week, or as needed, providing caregivers the tools and encouragement to be aware of their children’s developmental needs, promote early literacy skills and school readiness and set goals towards self-sufficiency. In addition, staff provides a variety of parenting classes and workshops throughout the year.

Program Goals

Develop partnerships with families for the purpose of assessing their strengths and needs
Empower parents to promote child’s strengths
Promote early literacy and preschool-readiness
Teach parents about their child’s development
Coach parents in positive parenting techniques
Encourage families to use resources in the community as stepping stones to reach their goals
Assist families in restoring their sense of responsibility and self-reliance

What Our Clients Have to Say

Catherine T.: “This program has been marvelous. It has been a blessing from heaven because it has helped me grow as a mother and as a person. I am happy that programs such as this one exist because the staff motivates us to continue to strive for a better life and most of all, to not give up.”

Lupe A.: “Over the last 6 months you have made such a huge difference in our lives. Me and my 3 children just wanted you to know how much we appreciate and value you!”

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