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06/02/2026

The 2025 Annual Homelessness Assessment Report (AHAR) was just released, and the numbers tell a critical story for our community Nationally, over 230,000 people in families with children experienced homelessness on a single night this year Even more heartbreaking, 18% of all homeless persons across the country are children under the age of 18
Here in Washington, the challenge remains urgent: there are 6,883 people in families with children currently experiencing homelessness in our state While national family homelessness saw a slight decline, the total number of homeless persons in Washington actually increased over the last year
How Family Promise of Puget Sound is making a difference:
Emergency Shelter: We provide safe, temporary housing specifically for families with children who have nowhere else to turn
Eviction Prevention: We address the root causes of housing loss by offering financial assistance to keep families in their homes before they enter the system
Trauma-Informed Childcare: Recognizing that children are the most vulnerable, our programs foster resilience in a predictable, nurturing environment
Stabilization & Rapid Re-housing: We don't just manage the crisis; we connect families with the resources needed for long-term, sustainable independence
The report notes that families often stay in emergency shelters because they lack income-based housing options FPOPS uses advanced technology and personalized case management to bridge this gap, helping families gain the stability they need to build a better future
Your support transforms lives. A donation today offers more than just a bed—it offers a promise of stability and hope for a family in crisis
🔗 Donate here to help get more children off the street and into homes: https://fpops.org/donate/

05/25/2026

As of May 25, 2026, here is the reality facing our community's emergency shelters:

🏠 98 families are currently on the waitlist for emergency shelter.

👧 196 children are un-housed tonight.

👶 41 are under the age of 3

🧸 24 are between 3 and 5 years old

🎒 112 are school-aged (over 5)

👤 29 single males and 27 single females are waiting for a safe place to sleep.

Numbers can feel abstract, but 196 children without a stable place to rest their heads is a crisis. We cannot look away.

👉 How you can help today: https://fpops.org/volunteer/

05/19/2026

Calling all CPAs: We want your wisdom, not your spreadsheets.

Family Promise of Puget Sound is upgrading our internal financial systems to better track and scale our funding—ensuring more dollars go directly to families experiencing housing instability.
We have the tech team. We have the project managers. What we need is a Strategic Advisor.
We are looking for a volunteer CPA to act as a high-level sounding board. No data entry, no heavy lifting, and no bookkeeping. Just pure, unadulterated financial wisdom to ensure our architecture is rock-solid and GAAP-compliant.
The Commitment: Minimal. A few virtual coffee chats to review our logic.
The Impact: Maximum. Helping us build a permanent foundation for sustainable community support.
If you’re ready to lend your brain (and keep your nights and weekends), drop us a DM or tag a brilliant CPA in the comments!

03/20/2026

March 29th, 6PM 1211 S I St Tacoma WA 98405

02/11/2026

https://fpops.org/budget-builder/

When a family is going through a tough time, watching where your money goes is like using a flashlight in a dark room. It helps you see exactly what you have so you can make sure there is enough for important things like healthy food and a safe place to stay.

Tracking your money is a lot like tending a garden; you have to keep track of your "seeds," which is the money you earn, and pull out the "weeds," which are the things that cost too much. When you know where every dollar is, it helps you feel more in control and much less worried. Don't use spreadsheets, don't sell your information to for-profit software, focus on success.

The FPOPS Budget Builder - https://fpops.org/budget-builder/ is your flashlight for housing stability, providing a barrier-free, benefit-aware financial tracking system designed to help you navigate unconventional income and expenses on your journey back to a permanent home. https://youtu.be/TJZhruJaVEA FREE 🤑

02/06/2026

https://fpops.org/ep

Facing a Housing Crisis? Help is Available for Families. 🏠

If your family is struggling to stay in your home due to a recent emergency, you may be eligible for assistance through the 2026 Eviction Prevention Funds. This program is specifically designed for the "pre-shelter" prevention space, helping families resolve a crisis before they lose their housing.

Who Qualifies?
To be eligible for this funding, households must meet the following core requirements:
• Presence of Children: You must have at least one child under the age of 18 living in your household.
• Verifiable Crisis: You must be facing a "triggering event," such as job loss (which accounts for 90% of cases), reduced work hours, natural disasters, or car trouble that impacted your ability to work.
• Employment: The person listed on the lease must currently have a job to ensure they can maintain rent payments in the months following assistance.

What Assistance is Provided?
• Back Rent: The program can cover one month of back rent.
• Funding Cap: Financial assistance is generally capped at $2,000 per family per calendar year, though other funding sources may be leveraged for additional costs.
• Long-Term Support: Approved families receive 12 months of case management and participate in the "Budget Builder" system to ensure ongoing stability.

How to Apply
1. Start with a Consultation: You must first complete a data submission at fpops.org/consultation.
2. Gather Your Documents: You will need a formal eviction or late notice, a W9 from your landlord, and proof that you have already applied for and been denied county-level eviction prevention.
3. Submit the Application: Once your consultation data is on file, you can submit the formal 2026 application.

02/05/2026

Are you a strategic thinker with a background in technology, data security, or digital innovation looking to make a tangible impact?

Family Promise of Puget Sound is not just another nonprofit. We are setting the national standard for digital maturity in social services. Through our proprietary Ash Nazg ecosystem, we are leveraging AI and advanced data automation to operate in the top 1% of organizations fighting family homelessness.

We are streamlining operations—from generating professional board reports with Google Gemini to automating tailored housing searches—so our team can focus on supporting families, not paperwork.

To sustain this high-level operating environment, we need governance that speaks the language of innovation. We are actively recruiting new board members from Thurston, Mason, and Kitsap counties who possess the technical acumen to guide a tech-forward enterprise. We need leaders who understand that robust data security protects not just information, but the vulnerable families we serve.

If you are ready to apply your professional expertise to a mission that matters, help us continue to outperform the sector and drive lasting change.

👉 Learn more about board opportunities and how to apply: https://fpops.org/serve-on-our-board/

02/03/2026

Do you know someone that has a deep connection to people experiencing homelessness? Someone who thrives on thinking outside the box, and maybe enjoys a little chaos? Someone who wants to make a difference, but would like to support themselves at the same time? They have to be ready to work, and work hard.

Family Promise of Puget Sound (FPOPS)

02/02/2026

Family Promise always attempts to understand both sides of an issue. We hear far too often how families can't find landlords willing to rent to them. We also hear from property owners about the fears they face regarding financial stability and property care.

At Family Promise of Puget Sound, we believe the solution lies in Authentic Hospitality—creating a bridge where both owners and tenants can succeed together. We aren't just looking for a "landlord"; we are looking for a Partner to help end family homelessness.

How We Partner for Your Success:

Ongoing Stabilization Services: We don’t just move a family in and walk away. Our team provides continuous stabilization services to ensure families have the resources they need to maintain long-term independence.

Professional Support & Case Management: Every family is paired with a Case Manager who provides intensive services coordination, focused on family stability. This includes assisting with money management, independent living skills, and budgeting to ensure rent is a top priority.

Rapid Re-housing & Eviction Prevention: We specialize in helping families quickly secure safe, permanent housing and offer resources to prevent crises before they escalate.

A Direct Line of Communication: We serve as a reliable point of contact to help navigate any challenges, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for everyone involved.

By partnering with us, you aren't just filling a vacancy—you are participating in a national movement to dissolve the root causes of homelessness. Our goal is a win-win: stable, successful tenants for your property and a safe home for a family in our community.

Ready to learn more about our Landlord Partnership opportunities? 📩 Send us a DM or visit us at fpops.org to see how we can work together.

The News Tribune followed a team in the rain Thursday afternoon as members talked with people in tents and standing on sidewalks in Tacoma.

01/23/2026

We are incredibly proud to launch this new program, providing free pediatric medical consultations for the children in our shelter! Knowing that families can access vital healthcare without barriers is a huge step forward in our mission to support their health and well-being during a challenging time.

This is all about connecting children with the expert care they need, right when they need it most.

Are you a provider who wants to make a real difference?

We're looking for compassionate medical/mental health professionals to join our network and help us expand this crucial service. Your expertise can have a direct, positive impact on a child's life.

Learn more about volunteering and how you can get involved: fpops.org/volunteer