Supporting Survivors of Abuse

  • 9 parents experienced abuse this year.
  • By year’s end, 6 parents left or escaped their abusive relationships.
  • Our holistic therapy sessions and life skills classes with FSWs emphasize the importance of healthy relationships in all aspects of life—home, work, and friendships.

Educational Success

  • 5 mothers who lived at Muriel House or were case-managed are currently enrolled in college, attending schools such as University of the District of Columbia (UDC) and American University.
  • 2 mothers graduated high school and began college this year.

Career & Economic Stability

  • 25 families who resided in the Muriel House Program secured jobs in 2024, working closely with the HBP team on resume writing, job searches, and soft skills development.
  • Of the families we case-managed, 26 mothers entered the program homeless or transient. By the end of the year, 21 had secured stable housing—either with family or in their own homes.

Healthy Pregnancies & Deliveries

  • 9 mothers delivered healthy babies this year after working closely with FSWs to prepare for a safe and healthy childbirth experience.

Life Empowerment Program (LEP): Investing in Youth

This year, we served over 300 students in our Life Empowerment Program (LEP), equipping them with essential skills in life planning, healthy relationships, pregnancy prevention, and career or college readiness.

  • 34 students reported being sexually active. Of those:
    • 27 stated they used condoms correctly and consistently.
    • 21 reported using birth control or having a partner who does.
  • 58.6% of youth in unhealthy relationships transitioned to healthier relationships or began practicing positive relationship behaviors.
  • 49% of students expressed a desire to pursue college or higher education.

55% of youth expressed interest in an internship or career pathway program, but only 34.2% successfully applied or were accepted.