Our Impact
One Family has two direct-service programs that help empower Massachusetts parents to achieve economic stability: One Family Scholars and Family Self-Sufficiency. We also offer Technical Assistance to train others in our coaching methodology, and engage in Public Policy advocacy. Together, this leads to incredible impact in the lives of individuals as well as on a larger systemic scale.
One Family Scholars
Impact Overview
81% of alumni now have stable housing
according to a 2022 alumni survey.
Graduation rate: 77%
compared to the national average of 54%, and only 8% for single mothers
98% of program
alumni are now
working or re-enrolled
in school for a further degree
Average Salary: $66,040
for Scholars with new
jobs after graduation
Family Self-Sufficiency
Impact Overview
Empowering Families to increase their earnings and build financial assets.
Over 85 participants have acquired new jobs since joining the program
30% of participants have saved over $10,000 in their escrow account
Over 300 households
served to date
Public Policy
Impact Overview
In coalition, helped increase the state of MA's investment in long-term housing assistance by $15M
20 current and former One Family program participants participate in One Family's Advocacy Team
In coalition, helped increase the Earned Income Tax Credit to put money back in working families' pockets
The MA Legislature included funding for One Family Scholars in the MA state budget for the last 6 years
Technical Assistance
Impact Overview
Created comprehensive education and career resource guides for all 8 MA regions
Equipped 50+ service providers with tools, resources, and coaching techniques related to education and career success
Professionals trained by One Family have now helped over 2,200 families on their paths to self-sufficiency
Delivered 1:1 support to over 110 families through Technical Assistance with partner agencies
