A community united to keep families together.
It takes a village to raise a child...
The old African proverb is coming to life in Durham as people in our community commit to providing for and interacting with families in crisis to help children experience and grow in safe and healthy environments.
Parents navigating difficult circumstances may struggle to meet the needs of their children. Without the proper support, many children are removed and placed into foster homes.
At The Village Durham, our mission is to support family preservation by connecting parents in crisis to relationships and organizations in our community that can help. Ultimately, we believe in being the village necessary to sustain healthy futures for families in Durham.
Supporting People with Genuine Community
At The Village Durham, we believe in supporting, empowering and advocating for people in our community who may be hurting and we know the best way to do that is in relationships. We train and equip individuals or groups to become Family Advocates and assign them to a family to care for. Each family will have different needs, but advocates may be performing duties like meeting up for coffee, cooking a meal together, providing transportation to a doctors appointment, or doing research on the family’s behalf.
Connecting Families to Local Organizations
Many families who are at risk of separation have a real physical need that can be met by partnering organizations in our community. We are looking to partner with organizations that offer help in job training, employment, housing, nutrition, mental health, parenting education, and more. The Village seeks to bridge the gap between the family and the organizations by first understanding the family’s need, thoughtfully submitting referrals, and ensuring the partnership is successful through continued support and guidance.
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With the generosity of donors like you, more families will experience the support and resources they need to create healthy, sustainable futures.
Looking for support?
If you’re a parent struggling to meet the needs of your children or know someone who is at risk of separation, we would love to help.