ForKids is a non-profit agency founded in 1988 with a mission to break the cycle of homelessness and poverty for families and children. Today, ForKids is the largest service provider for homeless families in the state of Virginia. ForKids currently serves up to 165 families on any given day with over 350 children throughout South Hampton Roads. The agency provides housing, education and vital services for families experiencing homelessness or at imminent risk of homelessness. Services include counseling, tutoring, field trips, summer camps, classes in life skills, parenting, budgeting, and case management. Additional education and outreach services are provided through the ForKids in Schools program and ForKids' Regional Housing Crisis Hotline. Over the last 12 months, ForKids received over 18,000 calls from those seeking assistance in Hampton Roads.
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Ratings History ForKids has received 5 consecutive 4-star ratings from Charity Navigator.
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ForKids is a non-profit agency founded in 1988 with a mission to break the cycle of homelessness and poverty for families and children. Today, ForKids is the largest service provider for homeless families in the state of Virginia. ForKids currently serves up to 165 families on any given day with over 350 children throughout South Hampton Roads. The agency provides housing, education and vital services for families experiencing homelessness or at imminent risk of homelessness. Services include counseling, tutoring, field trips, summer camps, classes in life skills, parenting, budgeting, and case management. Additional education and outreach services are provided through the ForKids in Schools program and ForKids' Regional Housing Crisis Hotline. Over the last 12 months, ForKids received over 18,000 calls from those seeking assistance in Hampton Roads.
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