Hope House, Memphis

Catering to the unique health and social needs of children affected by HIV/AIDS and their parents, Hope House offers a welcoming respite for families whose lives have been torn apart by illness. Among their many services, staff members support children aged 6 weeks to 5 years with therapeutic daycare and preschool lessons and aid parents with rental-assistance programs and advocacy services to defend their legal rights. Counseling and support groups help clients learn to manage grief and fear of social stigma, whereas 24-hour emergency care, medical referral, and immunizations for youth help keep medical care up to date. For parents aiming to gain self-sufficiency, Hope House also provides GED and life-skills classes that can help lead to better employment opportunities.

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