Our Impact
One Family has three direct-service programs that help empower Massachusetts parents to achieve economic stability: One Family Scholars, Credential to Career Coaching, 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
95% of alumni now have stable housing
according to a 2022 alumni survey.
Graduation rate: 71%
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 full-time salary of $53,518
for program alumni
Credential to Career
Impact Overview
Client-centered,
one-on-one coaching
empowers parents to make a plan that really works for their life
New jobs obtained by participants have an average
salary increase
of $26,844
91% of participants employed or enrolled
in a credential by the end of the 15-month program
Over 390 households
served to date across Massachusetts
Family Self-Sufficiency
Impact Overview
Empowering Families to increase their earnings and build financial assets.
Average savings of all participants:
$3,365
88% of participants have saved over $5,000
in an 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
