HOPE FAMILY SERVICES ANNOUNCES GENEROUS GIFT FROM BISHOP-PARKER FOUNDATION

HOPE Family Services (HOPE) is pleased to announce receipt of a very generous $50,000 grant from Bishop-Parker Foundation to support HOPE Family Services Children’s Counseling Program. This funding will provide counseling and parenting skills services training for 75 survivors of domestic violence, adults and their children.

HOPE is Manatee County’s State-certified domestic violence service agency and operates a continuum of programs, including our Children’s Counseling Program.  HOPE’s Children’s Counseling Program (CCP) addresses the critical need for specialized support for both victims and their children, helping them to break the cycle of violence and develop healthier, safer family dynamics. Through this program, we aim to equip survivors and their children with the necessary tools to heal and thrive.

“Our Children’s Counseling Program plays a vital role in the healing journey for survivors and their children,” said CEO Char Young. Thanks to the generosity of the Bishop-Parker Foundation, we can expand our reach and continue providing life-changing services for those who need them most in our community.”

HOPE’s services are always free, confidential, and tailored to meet the individual needs of each family member. Offerings include individual, group, and family counseling, safety planning, parenting education, advocacy, and referrals to additional community resources.

For more information about HOPE Family Services or to access support, please visit http://www.hopefamilyservice.org or call 941-755-6805.

We extend a heartfelt thank you to Bishop-Parker Foundation.

About HOPE Family Services

HOPE has been assisting survivors of domestic violence in Manatee County since 1979, and each year serves an average of 2,000 local individuals affected by domestic violence.  All of HOPE’s services are confidential and offered to those who need help at no charge.