Family
Case Study: Our House, Inc.
How a two-generation approach, supported with organizational strength, and community philanthropy can prevent homelessness for families with children: A case study of promising practices of an Arkansas nonprofit organization, Our House, Inc.
Approved benefits
Source: Working Families Success Network
Increased emotional well-being
Ascend at the Aspen Institute 2014 Chase-Lansdale & Brooks-Gunn 2014
Increased connection to other families
Ascend at the Aspen Institute 2014 Sommer et al., 2012; 2015
Increased participation in community life
Ray Marshall Center 2011 Ascend at the Aspen Institute 2012
Increased family cohesion
Ray Marshall Center 2011 Ascend at the Aspen Institute 2014 Chase-Lansdale & Brooks-Gunn 2014
Basic needs are continuously being met
Ascend at the Aspen Institute 2014
Increased financial assets
Ascend at the Aspen Institute 2014
Increased economic status and stability
Ascend at the Aspen Institute 2012 Chase-Lansdale & Brooks-Gunn 2014