We Won!
Admin
December 7, 2022
We’re honored to announce that the Aging Out Institute awarded The Hope Center at Pullen a 2022 Flame Award for providing outstanding services to young adults aging out of foster care.
Our 2022-2023 Impact Report
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"The Hope Center at Pullen is an incredible asset in the Wake County community. Graduating from foster care can be a scary experience for young people but thanks to The Hope Center, these young people are getting the support they need to transition into adulthood as happy and self-sufficient individuals. United Way of the Greater Triangle has been proud to support The Hope Center's mission for more than 8 years. Together, we are building a community where former foster youth can access the resources, like affordable housing and career training, that we all need to achieve social mobility."
Eric Guckian
President & CEO, United Way of the Greater Triangle
TEEN PROGRAMS
Serving foster teens in Wake County, our Teen Programs prepare youth with critical life skills, support youth through the challenges they face and celebrate with youth as they thrive. Our Teen Programs include:
- Tutoring
- Mentoring
- Internships
- Peer Support and Life Skills Classes
TRANSITION PROGRAMS
Serving 18-24 year olds who were in foster care over the age of 13, our Transition Programs connect youth with resources they need, support youth when they need it the most, and empower youth reach their self-sufficiency goals. Our Transition Programs include:
- Housing Support
- Individualized Coaching
- Peer Support
- Scholarship Opportunities
"No one should have to leave foster care and wonder where they will live or who will be there to guide and encourage them. I'm proud to support the Hope Center because they are ensuring that foster teens and former foster youth always have the support they need to find stable housing and reach their goals in life."
Kristin Cooper
First Lady of North Carolina, Raising Hope Special Guest
OUR PROGRAMS ARE WORKING
The graphs below compare Hope Center participants’ outcomes to the national statistics for young people with a history of foster care. For more information, check out our 2022-23 Impact Report.
Demographics of our Clients
Female: 65%
Male: 34%
Non-Binary: 1%
12% of Transition Program clients have disclosed that they identify as LGBTQ+
Black: 54%
White: 17%
Latinx: 13%
Multi-Racial: 15%
Other: 1%
HOUSING
Nationally, 43% of former foster care youth report experiencing homelessness by age 21, often multiple times.
95% of the youth who came to HCP in need of housing secured stable housing by the end of the program year.
EDUCATION
Nationally, 56% of former foster youth report having a high school diploma or GED by age 19.
95% of HCP clients have or are actively pursuing their HS Diploma or GED.
EMPLOYMENT
Nationally, only 50% of former foster youth will be employed at age 24.
92% of our 24-year-old clients were employed at the end of the program year.
LATEST NEWS
Latest news about upcoming events and programs at the Hope Center.
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Admin
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