Before You Apply
What You Should Know Before Applying
| Who We Serve | Firm Foundation of Virginia serves expectant and single mothers with children under the age of 18 who are experiencing homelessness, poverty, housing instability, and/or crisis. |
| Our Faith-Based Foundation | Firm Foundation of Virginia is a faith-based nonprofit organization. Our faith informs our mission and commitment to serving mothers and children with dignity, compassion, and respect. Services are available to eligible participants regardless of religious preference or belief. |
| Programs & Services | Programs include: Shared Living, Transitional Housing, Family Support, and Personal Support focused on housing stability and economic mobility. Services may include case management, housing stabilization assistance, financial education, employment readiness and support, life skills development, mentoring, and referrals to community resources. Services are based on individual needs, program eligibility, and available resources. |
| Housing Availability | Housing is not guaranteed. Placement depends on program eligibility, household composition, available housing inventory, unit size, applicable occupancy requirements, landlord approval, and available funding. Household size that can be placed is based on available housing inventory. |
| Employment, Income & Housing Contribution | Employment and income requirements may vary by program. Effective October 1, 2026, Firm Foundation uses gross income for applicable income-based calculations. Participants may be responsible for a portion of housing costs. Your specific contribution will be reviewed with you before housing assistance begins. |
| Program Participation | Participants are expected to actively participate in case management, goal planning, financial education, and other services identified in their transition plan. |
| Housing & Lease Arrangements | For participants placed in housing, lease arrangements are made directly between the participant and the property owner/landlord. Firm Foundation may provide approved rental and/or utility assistance based on program eligibility and available funding. |
| What Happens After You Apply | Firm Foundation reviews your application and required eligibility documentation. Applicants who appear eligible may proceed to an admission interview. The next step may include acceptance, conditional acceptance, waitlist placement, referral to another resource, or notification that current program requirements are not met. |
| NEXT STEP | If you have completed the pre-screening process and were invited to apply, complete the Program Admission Application and submit the requested initial documentation. Firm Foundation will contact you regarding the next step in the admission process. |
Important: Submitting an application does not guarantee admission, housing placement, or financial assistance. Program availability and assistance are based on eligibility, available resources, funding, and housing inventory.