Fostering Hope Initiative
Children. Adults. Families. Neighborhoods.
About
Imagine… every child and adult in every neighborhood lives in a safe, stable, nurturing home, is healthy, succeeds in school or work, and enjoys financial sufficiency. This is the vision of the Fostering Hope Initiative (FHI).
CCS serves as the lead partner for this neighborhood-based collective impact initiative designed to strengthen families, mobilize neighborhoods and promote optimum child and youth development. It is a partnership of government, public and private organizations joining together with a common goal.
FHI operates in high poverty, high need neighborhoods. Each FHI Neighborhood is staffed with a Community Health Worker who works with families and community partners to help support strong families and safe, healthy neighborhoods.
Building Community Resilience Mini Grant Opportunity
With support from Willamette Health Council, Fostering Hope Initiative will award 4-8 grants to local partners and community groups
who propose innovative projects and activities that support building community resilience and improved health outcomes!
Our Stories
Read the stories of people in your community being helped. See all our stories.
Marlene’s Story
Pictured above: Marlene (right) and Randi, her Personal Support Worker. “No matter what is going on in her life, Marlene will greet you with a smile and make you feel as though you are part of her family.” -- Angela Dionne Over the last 20 years,...
Bob Gooley Wins Legacy of Life Award
Legacy of Life Award recipient Bob Gooley has been a part of the Father Taaffe Homes program for over 15 years. He has participated as a member of his local Knights of Columbus council as well as serving many hours as a volunteer. Bob joined the Father Taaffe...
CCS & [email protected] Partnering to End Homelessness
Catholic Community Services and Church @ the Park ([email protected]) are partnering to end homelessness in Salem. This spring, [email protected] was looking for a site to develop safe, legal accommodations for people in crisis. Catholic Community Services Foundation offered to redevelop a...