Family Advancement Ministries (FAM) Is a Catholic, diocesan, social service organization that, in partnership with the community at-large, nurtures a reverence for life by responding to the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of families with the goal of moving families toward independence and self-sufficiency.
Believing in the compassion of God, we affirm the sacredness of human life by guiding families in need to be hope-filled, empowered and self-sufficient.
FAM provides diapers, clothes, car seats, and cribs to eligible clients with children ranging in age from newborn to six years.
To be eligible for assistance, all clients must provide the following:
Exceptions to income:
Clients who have had a loss of income within 30 days (involuntary loss of employment or loss of employment hours) are eligible for assistance with separation notice or letter from employer.
After receiving assistance for the first time, all clients must attend four hours of Personal Finance Class and one Parenting Class to be eligible for further assistance.