In a new partnership with Notre Dame’s Wilson Sheehan Lab for Economic Opportunities, Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada has started the “Elevating Families” program.
According to the Catholic Charities website, through a special process called EMPath “parents will gain the confidence and skills to overcome challenges, achieve economic independence and create a brighter future.”
According to media reports, it is open to 300 English and Spanish-speaking families who live in Washoe County, with parents under the age of 50 who have at least one child who is in the 5th grade or younger.
Mentors will work with the families on stability, well-being, employment and finances. Financial literary classes, a nurturing parenting program, as well as rent or utility subsidies are all included.
“Do bills continue to pile
up, leaving you on the
brink of eviction and
with utilities on the
verge of being shut off?” the Elevating Nevada Families website asks.
The application to enroll can be found here: https://elevatingnevadafamilies.org/
“Notre Dame’s Wilson Sheehan Lab for Economic Opportunities helps service providers apply scientific evaluation methods to better understand and share effective poverty interventions,” according to its own website.
“An end to injustice. An end to dependence. An end to poverty. And a new beginning for … families who are ready to thrive,” it promises.
It would be interesting to get more results and particularities on this program once families have gone through the process.
The Elevating Families Program at Catholic Charities
A photo from outside Catholic Charities this morning.