A family-led program model
Your goals lead. Support surrounds you.
Platform of Hope brings together personal coaching, family gatherings, practical workshops, and community resources.
One connected model
Coaching + community + resources
8
Program cohorts
140+
Families engaged
50
Active families in 2026
80+
Program alumni
The idea at the center
Families are experts in their own lives.
POH does not hand families a predetermined definition of success. Families identify their own priorities, then work with staff and one another to build plans, access support, and strengthen the relationships that help progress last.
The model is individualized enough to respect each family’s circumstances and connected enough to build a genuine community.
Four parts, working together
How the program is delivered
Each part supports the others, creating a fuller experience than any single service could provide.
01
Individual coaching
Self-directed support helps families define goals and monitor progress with POH staff.
02
Family Saturdays
Monthly sessions strengthen relationships and grow social networks.
03
Responsive workshops
Trainings shaped by what families say they need.
04
Resource connections
Help navigating healthcare, arts, housing, and financial services.
The family journey
From an idea to meaningful progress
The path is not always linear. Families can revisit goals and adjust plans along the way.
01 Listen — Your family defines what success means.
02 Plan — Translate priorities into achievable steps.
03 Connect — Navigate organizations and opportunities.
04 Participate — Family Saturdays add shared learning.
05 Progress — Recognize growth, adjust next steps.
06 Lead — Share knowledge and shape what’s next.
The role of a coach
Someone to help turn goals into next steps
A coach listens first. Together, families and coaches identify priorities, create an action plan, and revisit progress.
Listen · Plan · Connect · Encourage
Responsive by design
Workshops grow from what families say they need.
Trauma-informed care
Tax preparation
Women’s empowerment
Know your rights
Parenting support
Financial literacy
Community is part of the model
“The Saturday sessions helped our family bond with other families.”
Family gatherings build social connections while one-on-one meetings help families apply information directly to their goals.
— Platform of Hope family
Current program year
January–December 2026
Hybrid participation
Virtual workshops and meetings combined with in-person one-on-ones and roughly half of Family Saturdays.
Three active cohorts
Fifty active participant families engaging across Cohorts F, G, and H.
See where your goals could lead