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Diversion Services
Keeping Families Safely Housed
How the Program Works:
- Intervention Before Eviction: If a landlord is preparing to evict a family, Family Promise works directly with them to find a solution that keeps the family in their home.
- Temporary Housing Support: For families already staying with relatives or friends, Family Promise assesses if the living arrangement is safe and workable, then provides additional support to make it sustainable.
- Personalized Case Management: Our team connects families with resources such as financial assistance, community support, and guidance to stabilize their housing.
- Child-Focused Support: Minimizing stress on children is central to our approach, ensuring that they continue to thrive in school and at home during difficult times.
Early Childhood Services:
Young children experience homelessness differently than adults. Family Promise provides specialized support for kids, including:
- Educational Resources: Access to preschool programs, tutoring, and enrichment activities.
- Social-Emotional Support: Counseling, play therapy, and group activities to help children process stress.
- Healthy Development: Support for physical, cognitive, and emotional growth, ensuring kids continue to thrive even in times of housing instability.
What Families Receive:
Family Promise of West Michigan is a community-driven nonprofit helping families overcome housing crises with dignity and compassion. We prevent homelessness, provide emergency shelter, and help families build a future filled with stability and hope.
Safe Shelter
For the entire family
Essentials
Daily meals and hygiene essentials
Program Access
Access to counseling and child-focused programs
Resources
Guidance and resources for the transition to permanent housing
Impact & Outcomes
Family homelessness means parents and children don’t have a safe, stable place to live. It’s not always visible — many families double up with relatives, sleep in cars, or move from place to place before turning to shelter. Homelessness isn’t just about housing. It disrupts education, health, and a child’s sense of security.
6 yrs
the average age of a child in shelter is just six years old
800+
young children received services through Family Promise last year alone
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FAQs about Family Diversion
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How does Family Promise differ from other shelters?
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How does Family Promise differ from other shelters?
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How does Family Promise differ from other shelters?
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