for independence‌dreams that include a job, a supportive network of friends, and the recognition that they have the ability to make their own decisions about the future. Increasing the Ability to be More Self-sufficient Because transportation is essential to any family’s plan for self sufficiency, we were asked to expand our Drive to Success program beyond the borders of Bucks County. Low income families who needed cars in order to maintain employment and care for their children were now contacting us from communities more than 250 miles from our main office. We had to develop new strategies for advertising the program, communicating with applicants, collaborating with banks and local agencies, and providing supportive services as families re-paid the low interest auto loans that were giving them a fresh financial start. We had to work not just harder but also differently to deliver quality services to this new audience.
The changes experienced by children, men, and women in Family Service programs would not be possible without the support of each person reading this report. Perhaps you are a donor who provided financial support for our services, a volunteer who shared your valuable time with us, a county or state official who funded new programs to meet new needs, or a business representative who has recently hired one of our program participants. You created opportunities for us to serve the community, and we are thrilled to do the work that you expect of us. You created opportunities for men, women and children to change and, even though the effort needed to improve their lives was very demanding, they did the work that was required with hope and optimism. Thank you for being part of our opportunity to strengthen lives.
Betsy N. Rendall President, Board of Directors
Audrey J. Tucker, M.S.W., L.S.W. Chief Executive Officer
Our Mission
To protect, maintain, strengthen, and enhance individuals, families, and children and their social and psychological functioning