Our Clients

Since November 1986 more than 3,800 families have been assisted by Family Gateway and over 7,600 children have been nurtured and protected.

2009 Client Demographics
A composite of our guests:

Family Status
More than 79% are headed by single, female parents

Ages of Adults
More than 50% are under 30 years old

Educational Level
Less than 61% are high school graduates

Ethnicity
78% African-American; 18% Caucasian; 4% Hispanic; 0% Other Ages of Children – 43% are pre-schoolers

2009 Achievements
Annette G. Strauss Family Gateway Center
Served 116 families with 235 children

Gateway Apartments
Served 44 families with 106 children

Community Transition Services
Served 25 families with 53 children

Results: Graduates of Family Gateway Programs
74% of children are in families that are maintaining continuous employment

96% of children are in families that are maintaining stable housing in the community

Girl on the playground

“I love Family Gateway because
it’s a fun place to be.
It also means something to me
because it’s a safe place to live.”