These volunteers solicited financial aid from two local churches and rented an apartment. They used the church network to solicit furniture for the apartment and for volunteers to help maintain the house and to work with the family. They decided to work with families with minor children, who were working full time and free of drugs and alcohol. The success of the HomeStretch program can be correlated directly to the intense hands-on support that each family receives from the group of volunteers committed to creating every opportunity for the family to succeed. HomeStretch benefits directly from an interlocking array of public, private, corporate and civic partners and contributors.
Public partners range from the federal level to the local, county level.
Program Prevents High-Risk Behavior in Youths Atlanta, Georgia. As a result, school attendance is increased, high-school graduation rates are on the rise, and reading levels are improved. The program is located in two public housing communities in Fulton County that serve large populations of families with children. Children participate in homework assistance sessions, tutoring, and field trips to enhance and emphasize the value of education. Computer labs on site provide the opportunity to complete homework assignments and gain computer skills through educational software.