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​Building a Brighter Future Through Education
Advocacy. Coaching. Housing.
Being a single parent in college isn’t easy. Balancing classes, childcare, and work can be overwhelming—but you don’t have to do it alone. Heartland Scholar House provides the support and resources you need to earn your degree and build a better future for your family.​
With a strong support system in place, single parents not only earn degrees—they break the cycle of poverty for themselves and their children.
Who We Help
Heartland Scholar House serves single parents who are pursuing higher education or career training while raising children. We welcome any parent with an educational goal and provide comprehensive, community-based services designed to support both generations.
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Our two-generation approach recognizes that when a parent succeeds, their children benefit too. By investing in families, we help break cycles of poverty and create lasting pathways to opportunity.
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No matter where you're starting from, we're here to help you build a stronger future—for yourself and your family.
"The help Heartland provided came when I needed it the most. It was a very low time in my life, but my coordinator not only helped me through it, her encouragement of me gave me hope and strength to work through it. She cared so much, and it showed."
What We Offer
Our Family Advocates offer individualized support to Scholar Families, helping with:
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Educational and career goal-setting
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Financial coaching
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Life skills development
They also ensure basic needs are met, connect families to essential resources, and guide them through complex systems, all to build a foundation for long-term stability and success.
Family
Advocacy
Our Academic Coaches support Scholars in navigating higher education while balancing family responsibilities. Services include:
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Choosing the right program and courses
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Study strategies and time management
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Ongoing academic encouragement and accountability
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Academic Coaching
We host monthly workshops that provide practical tools and community connection. Topics include:
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Career readiness and goal setting
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Parenting and household management
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Mental health and personal growth
Workshops include meals and enriching activities for both parents and children.
Workshops
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Full-time student parents may qualify for residential housing in a family-friendly neighborhood with a built-in support system. This allows Scholars to:
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Focus on their education
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Reduce stress related to housing insecurity
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Thrive in a stable, supportive community
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Student Family Housing
Scholar House Impact
88%
Participants will complete a college degree.
100%
Scholars who complete the program transition to stable housing.
70%
Scholars no longer need public assistance upon program completion.
80%
Junior Scholars will pursue a college degree.
