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Helping families with children
avoid & overcome homelessness

Every child deserves a safe place to sleep. Stable Families walks with single parents, especially moms, who are at risk of losing their housing or are already without a home. We help families stay together, stay safe, and move toward stability.

You can be part of the solution. It starts right here in Rome, NY.

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Who we are

Stable Families is a faith-based nonprofit working to stop family homelessness before it begins.

We serve single-parent families in crisis by walking beside them with support, encouragement, and practical tools that lead to lasting change.

We focus on what truly makes a difference: safe housing, job readiness, budgeting skills, emotional care, and stability for children. Our team partners with local churches, schools, and volunteers to help families not just get by, but move forward with confidence and hope.

5 core ways we help
families gain stability

We walk alongside families offering tools, support, and real hope to help them turn things around.

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Housing Support

We help families stay housed or find safe, affordable places to live, with help for rent, deposits, and landlord support.

Parents learn how to budget, save, manage debt, and build credit with one-on-one support and simple tools.

Money Skills

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We guide parents toward steady jobs with help for resumes, interviews, job fairs, and special training.

Job Training

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Families get counseling, parenting help, and life skills, plus encouragement through local church events.

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Life Skills & Counseling

Kids get support with tutoring, school needs, and emotional care so they can grow, learn, and feel safe.

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Children’s Program

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Ways you can get involved

Give

Make a one-time or monthly donation. Every gift helps keep a child safely housed and supported.

Offer your time, talents, or encouragement. From fundraising to childcare to helping with life skills classes, your support matters.

Volunteer

Churches, businesses, and community groups are key to this work. Let’s team up to serve families in need.

Partner

Share our story with your friends, church, or workplace. The more people who know, the more families we can help.

Spread the word

Volunteer

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