Impact Statement:

The most recent statistics are reported from the Maryland Department of Human Resources for Fiscal Year 2007 (July 1, 2006 – June 30, 2007) stating that a total of 1,440 adults and children were sheltered in Frederick County during the year representing 68,287 bed nights. A total of 805 individuals were not served primarily due to the lack of available beds.

Since 1988 Advocates for Homeless Families (AFHF) has provided Transitional Housing to homeless families who desire to achieve stable and independent living. The organization also, through its Families Forward Program, serves families who are at-risk of becoming homeless and supports them in maintaining their self-sustainability and improving their standard of living. Both programs provide families individualized case management and weekly Life Skills Workshops.

Annually AFHF provides housing and support services to an average of 90 – 100 adults and children representing 13,505 bed nights. AFHF family graduates, after one year of completing their program, have remained in stable housing and are either employed full-time and/or pursuing educational goals.

The Asian American Center of Frederick provides vital services to assist lower income, minority, and immigrant groups reach their full potential through access to health insurance enrollment, interpreter/translation services, ESL and Citizenship classes, mentoring, housing, education, employment and business development services.

Founded in 2005, the Learning Institute of Enrichment and Discovery, Inc (L&D), the parent entity of Asian American Center of Frederick (AACF), saw a need for additional academic enrichment in the immigrant community. The name was changed to focus on the Asian American Community, as the Board of Directors recognized the continued unmet needs due to a lack of resources. Despite our name, AACF’s door remains open to all.