Organization: Homeless Prenatal Program Inc
Mission: HPPs Mission: In partnership with our families, break the cycle of childhood poverty.As a nationally-recognized family resource center, HPP empowers low-income and homeless families, particularly mothers motivated by pregnancy and parenthood, to develop the strength and confidence they need to transform their lives. For over 30 years, HPP has built on a foundation of supportive, nonjudgmental case management to help families end the cycle of childhood poverty. As the first agency in San Francisco to hire former clients as Case Managers, the agencys growth and evolution has been guided by those it serves.
Activities: Domestic Violence (DV) Services - This program provides case management and other assistance to survivors to help them escape batterers, find safe shelter, file police reports, obtain restraining orders and U-Visas as needed, and heal from the trauma of the abuse.
Housing Assistance Program - HPP provides limited, short-time financial assistance (rental deposits and bill assistance) that helps families obtain and retain safe and permanent housing. Weekly workshops educate clients on the rights and responsibilities of renters. The agency also provides limited long-term subsidies for a select number of high-need families.
Auxiliary ServicesIn addition to HPPs primary focus on crisis and case management related to housing, wellness and family support, the agency offers a range of other complementary services designed to encourage stability and build community. Other HPP support services include: HPPs Emergency Food Pantry & Essential Item Distribution provides food (fresh and nonperishable), formula, household staples (cleaning products, toiletries), as well as COVID-19 needs such as hand sanitizer and facemasks. The Childcare Center provides onsite quality childcare for children while their parents participate in services. HPP also has an outdoor Wellness Garden for young children with specialized curriculum led by skilled child development teachers with backgrounds in horticultural therapy. Fatherhood Support services provide group and one-on-one support specially designed for fathers. The Job Readiness Program provides support in job search, resume building and interview skills, with a partnership that connects participants to available jobs. Enrichment Classes such as sewing and art classes help clients learn valuable, therapeutic skills while their group format encourages community-building. HPP has a variety of Onsite Partnerships that bring complementary services onsite/virtually to HPP families. These partnerships include benefits registration, financial support, legal counseling, preschool navigation and GED classes. Referrals and Linkages to dozens of other social service agencies for services HPP is unable to provide (e.g., substance abuse treatment programs, family shelters, legal services). Case managers coordinate these referrals for clients as part of their overall plan for self-sufficiency. These agencies refer their clients to HPP to maximize the value of the services clients receive.
NTEE category: Human Services
Secondary category: Housing & Shelter