The Family Leadership School
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Crossway Community Family Leadership SchoolThe Family Leadership School (FLS) is a unique, on-campus (40 apartments), educational program designed to give single, economically disadvantaged mothers the tools they need to become effective parents and prepare them to succeed in college, in the workplace, and in the global economy. The curriculum of the FLS involves comprehensive training four main areas; health and safety, social and family development, economic literacy, and career planning.
• A safe, healthy environment in which to live and learn.
• High-quality, educational services and training.
• Licensed and accredited educational program for children 3 months to 6 years.
• Skilled and experienced professional staff.
• Integration into a supportive neighborhood.
• Recognition and support for the challenges that families face in order to function better.
Family Leadership Eligibility
The Family Leadership School is a three-year (minimum) program for single mothers and who are 18 years or older. Onsite apartments accommodate families with up to three children. Children living with their mothers must be under the age of five to participate in the early childhood education program. Applicants must have completed high school or have a GED (work experience in lieu of a high school diploma will be considered).
To enter the program, you must be committed to the challenging work of setting and working toward personal goals and family goals that improve your family's quality of life.
Are you willing to:
• Live onsite for a minimum of three years?
• Commit to your education through Life Skills seminars and community activities (two evenings a week with child care provided)?
• Work with a Life Skills Advisor/Case Manager?
• Maintain employment, improve career opportunities, and/or pursue further education?
• Obtain POC/WPA and Section 8 vouchers from Montgomery County or pay child/ren's tuition and rent?
• Earn enough income to pay the POC/WPA co-payment, Section 8 rent co-payment, utilities, and household expenses?
• Manage your living independently: housekeeping, meal planning, family hygiene and health?
If you can answer yes to all of these questions, call 301-929-2505 to register for orientation.
FLS Graduation
The last six months of the program include preparation for graduation and transitioning into offsite living. An annual graduation where students receive a certificate of completion is held to celebrate families who succeed in the program.
If you are interested in applying to the Family Leadership School please click here.
For an outline of the Family Leadership School Curriculum please click here:
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