“We need a societal shift towards love, compassion, and practical support for families in their times of need.”
Sarah Winograd,
TWF Co-Founder
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Addressing the Basic and Self-Defined Needs of Families
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Prioritizing Inclusive Relationships at Every Level
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Helping Families to Create a Legacy Beyond Poverty
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Building Meaningful Relationships with Communities and Families
The Unaddressed Problem
Poverty and social isolation are tearing families apart.
More than 75% of the 580,000 children in foster care are there due to neglect—not abuse (Annie E. Casey Foundation, 2023). Families are struggling with unaffordable housing, food insecurity, lack of access to healthcare, and unreliable transportation. These overwhelming barriers often result in children being removed from their homes, not because of parental neglect, but because families simply don’t have the support they need to meet basic needs.
The consequences of family separation are devastating. Children face emotional trauma—abandonment, fear, and loss that can affect them for their entire life. Parents can endure grief, depression, and guilt. Families who love their children need support, not separation.
Our Effective Solution
At Together with Families, we focus on keeping families together by addressing the root causes of poverty and social isolation. We provide immediate support which include access to food, housing, healthcare, transportation, and other basic needs, while also building community and long-term solutions like workforce development and education. Through advocacy, we work to remove systemic barriers that make it harder for families to thrive, fighting alongside families for the changes they need to stay together.
By co-designing solutions with families, we empower them to create lasting stability. We believe families know best what they need, and we fight alongside them to remove barriers and ensure they have the support to stay together.
TWF Parent
“A beacon of hope in my darkest times.”
Our Programs
By co-designing solutions with families, we empower them to create lasting stability.
We believe families know best what they need, and we fight alongside them to remove barriers and ensure they have the support to stay together.
Family Empowerment & Kincare
Our TwF Coaches and Navigators collaborate with families to create personalized plans that address housing, food, healthcare, childcare, and other basic needs, guiding them toward long-term stability.
Family Support
At our family resource center, nicknamed “The Hub,” one can connect with the local community and access essentials such as clothing, food, hygiene supplies, and transportation.
Parent Ally & Design Team Fellowship
Our paid fellowships empower parents and caregivers with leadership and job skills. Participants play an active role in shaping the direction of Together with Families, while also giving back to their communities.
Family Cafés
Fellows lead engaging discussions and co-teach classes on topics that matter to them and their community. Dinner and childcare are always provided!
Parent Executive Advisors
Parent graduates play a vital role in advising on program improvements, initiative development, and hiring decisions, ensuring our intent and effort truly meet the needs of families.
