Parent Forward Pilot Helps 30 Families Avoid Eviction as 61% Secure Jobs in 90 Days
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Updated · Maricopa County, AZ · Jun 22
Parent Forward Pilot Helps 30 Families Avoid Eviction as 61% Secure Jobs in 90 Days
2 articles · Updated · Maricopa County, AZ · Jun 22
Summary
Thirty families completed six months in the Parent Forward Pilot Program, with 97% avoiding eviction and 61% securing employment within 90 days.
Up to $6,000 per participant in rental and utility aid, paired with resume help, interview coaching and job-search support, was designed to keep parents housed while they returned to work.
A $215,000 Kresge Foundation grant funds the program from July 1, 2025, through March 31, 2026, with referrals coming from human services staff, job fairs and community partners.
The pilot targets parents of children 16 and younger amid rising unemployment and rents in the metro area, where more than 80,000 evictions are projected for 2025.
After a successful pilot saved 97% of participants from eviction, can this intensive support model be scaled to solve a city-wide crisis?
The program was a lifeline until March 2026. Did its positive effects last after the funding and comprehensive support ended for these families?
Parent Forward Pilot Delivers $6,000 in Rental Aid and Job Support to Halt Evictions in Maricopa County
Overview
The Parent Forward Pilot Program, funded by a $215,000 grant from the Kresge Foundation, concluded its initial phase on March 31, 2026. During the pilot, participants could receive up to $6,000 in rental and utility assistance, which helped stabilize families as they searched for jobs and after they found employment. This direct support enabled many to achieve greater financial security. With the pilot phase complete and the original grant period ended, the program now faces the challenge of securing new funding to continue and expand its impact for families in need.