Family Resources celebrated its 50th year in business in 2020, but we did not expect it to look like this. The Coronavirus pandemic created challenges for everyone across the country, and our organization was no exception. However, despite the social distancing, lockdowns, and viral concerns, our exceptional staff and tireless … Continue reading
Looking Back on 2020: What We Accomplished This Year
by Lisa Davis, December 21, 2020How Homeless Teens Hide Their Living Situations – And What You Can Do About It
by Lisa Davis, December 3, 2020People tend to lean on a clear stereotype when it comes to homelessness: someone sitting on the street with tattered clothes, greasy hair, and dirt caked into fingernails or on the face. With this image, you would think you can pick out a homeless person in a group. However, the … Continue reading →
Holidays for Homeless Youth: How You Can Help
by Lisa Davis, November 23, 2020The holiday season is a time for giving thanks and giving back. It is a period where families can come together (safely and potentially remotely during a pandemic) to show their appreciation and enjoy each other’s company. Despite the general holiday cheer, not everyone’s Christmas and New Year’s is going … Continue reading →
Honoring Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) and Trans Awareness Week
by Lisa Davis, November 10, 2020Throughout the year, we set aside time to celebrate the achievements of the LGBTQ+ community and promote safe, thriving communities filled with acceptance and representation. The city of St. Petersburg has one of the best Pride parades in the nation (even if this year’s events were canceled because of COVID-19) … Continue reading →
What to Do if Your Teen Runs Away
by Lisa Davis, November 2, 2020As part of National Runaway Prevention Month (NRPM) in November, we looked at why youth run away. There are different reasons why kids and teens flee from their homes, with strained family relationships often at the core. Almost half (47%) of teens experienced conflict at home that caused them to … Continue reading →