Resources of Hope Inc

“Other income 1,218 total 1,218”

“Gala other fundraising expense 17,117 expenses marketing 1,281 office supplies 1,876 software 2,275 insurance 4,548 program expenses 42,896 telephone 1,353 bank fees 973 volunteer appreciation 499 community outreach 523 grounds maintenance 913 cc processing fees 262 staff appreciation 72 rounding -2 total 74,586”

“We know that 50% of foster parents quit after their first year or first placement. Our programs are designed to walk alongside foster parents and support them however we can to help them foster longer while empowering them to be more equip to handle the kids in their care.”

“The clothing closet is the biggest program to resources of hope. More times then not, when kids enter into foster care their only possessions are the clothes on their back. At the clothing closet each child receives up to two weeeks of clothing, socks, shoes, underwear, diapers, wipes, car seats, cribs, bedding, toys, hygiene products, etc.”

“Teen connect is our second largest program. We meet weekly with youth ages 12-17 that are currently in foster/kinship care or those adopted from it. At all of our events, we engage in dinner and conversation. We also have planned activity of interest to the teens while teaching valuable life skills. The goal of teen connect is inspiration, personal advancement and empowerment. We believe that these goals can be achieved through engaging activities and relationships with others in a positive atmosphere.”

“In order to maintain your foster license, you need to have a certain number of dcs approved training hours. We offer monthly foster parent trainings. All of our trainings are approved by indiana department of child services to meet their credentials. Previous trainings have included: caring for ethnic hair, qpr - suicide prevention, cpr, trauma based care, couples conflict resolution.”

“All other activities related to the overall purpose of providing unwavering support and essential resources to youth in foster and kinship care.”