Our Mission

Family Promise of Greater Wichita unites hearts and hands to provide compassionate hospitality and empower homeless families with children to achieve sustainable independence.

Our Uniqueness

Our customized case management allows us to walk beside families in life, partnering with them to achieve their goals. This allows high-quality, high-impact care.

 

There are three phases to our Sustainable Independence Program (SIP):

Phase 1: Support Services
Families are assisted with urgent/crisis needs for homelessness prevention, as we have resources.

Phase 2: Hospitality/Lodging
Our Rotation Program, to work towards sustainability.
Other programs revolve around this.

Phase 3: Mentoring/Aftercare
For families who have participated in/graduated from our Rotation Program.

 

Rotation Program:

• Overnight lodging is provided by congregations, using existing facilities for temporary bedrooms.
• Evening Meals are homemade and contributed by volunteers. Breakfast and lunch supplies are also provided.
• A Day House serves as a central hub for case management, a consistent address, showers, laundry, job searches, skills training, and connections with community resources.
• Transportation is provided to and from congregations, the Day House, work, and school via program vehicles driven by volunteers.
• Case management focuses on walking with families towards sustainable employment and housing. We customize to each situation and need.
• We walk with families, preserving each person’s dignity and respect.
• Pet Fostering provides a home for furry friends while a guest family is in our Rotation program.
• A network of Community partners refer families in need to us and provide resources as we collaborate.
• Donors fund our program in a variety of ways: individuals, congregations, businesses, clubs, and more. Cash donations are tripled by in-kind contributions of time, facilities, and supplies.
• Supplies for the Day House and for guest family needs are provided by volunteers.

 

Frequently Asked Questions:

How long do families stay in the Network?    

This depends on each family’s goals and individual needs, but the average stay nationwide is 65-70 days.

Where do guest families stay during the day on weekends?    

Families stay at the Day House or do weekend activities.

How are families referred to the Network?    

A network of community partners refers families to us, and they must meet criteria and make commitments to our program. An in-depth intake interview process takes place after a family initially qualifies.

What are some advantages of the Family Promise program over a more traditional shelter?

A Family Promise Affiliate (there are 200+ nationwide) has these advantages in communities:

• It is cost-effective because it utilizes existing community resources.
• This program doesn’t institutionalize shelter as a solution to homelessness.
• About 76 percent of the guest families find permanent housing, often with volunteers’ help.
• Family Promise can be a vital outreach ministry within the walls of the members’ own church or faith building.
• Many affiliate programs go on to start other community-based initiatives that contribute to the area’s unique needs.

Are you a 501(c)3?

We are a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit approved by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service. Governing documents and financial statements are available upon request.