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Our Programs

Educational Workshops

We offer a variety of workshops aimed at enhancing life skills, including:​

  • Parenting Classes: Equipping parents with effective strategies to nurture and guide their children.​
  • Financial Literacy Seminars: Teaching families how to manage finances, budget effectively, and plan for the future.​
  • Health and Wellness Sessions: Promoting physical and mental well-being through informative sessions and activities.​

Advocacy and Support Services

 Our team provides personalized support to families navigating various challenges, such as:

  • Educational Advocacy: Assisting parents in understanding and engaging with the school system to ensure their children receive appropriate educational opportunities.
  • Resource Navigation: Connecting families with community resources, including healthcare, housing assistance, and employment services.
  • Crisis Intervention: Offering immediate support and guidance during times of family crisis.

Community Engagement Initiatives

We believe in the power of community and host events to strengthen connections, such as:​

  • Family Fun Days: Organizing recreational activities that bring families together to build lasting memories.​
  • Volunteer Opportunities: Encouraging community members to give back through various service projects.​
  • Awareness Campaigns: Educating the public on issues affecting families and promoting collective action.​

Caregiver Support Group

At Ma Flora’s Helping Hands, Inc., we understand that caregiving is both a profound act of love and an extraordinary challenge. Our Caregiver Support Group is dedicated to uplifting those who selflessly care for their loved ones. We offer a safe, welcoming space where caregivers can gather monthly to share their experiences, find encouragement, and build lasting connections with others who truly understand the journey.

Through our meetings, we provide:

  • Emotional Support: A confidential environment for open discussion, peer support, and heartfelt connection.
  • Self-Care Guidance: Practical tips and activities to prioritize physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
  • Educational Workshops: Expert-led sessions on caregiving best practices, navigating healthcare systems, legal and financial planning, and stress management.
  • Resource Navigation: Assistance in locating local services, respite care options, financial assistance programs, and community-based support.
  • Mentorship Opportunities: Pairing new caregivers with experienced mentors for ongoing advice and encouragement.
  • Future Vision: As we grow, we aspire to provide financial support through stipends and grants to alleviate some of the financial burdens caregivers face.

Maternity Group Home:

The Open Arms, Inc. Maternity Group Home (MGH) Program is a supervised scattered-site apartment design that houses and supports up to four youth at a time, with a maximum of two children each. Each apartment has 2-bedrooms. The 4 apartments are in one unit. Services are provided for up to 21 months, or until a youth turns 18 years old, if they enter a program at age 16. Our program staff and partners provide youth with skills in the areas of: parenting, money management, interpersonal skill-building, educational advancement, employment, mental and physical health care, individual and/or group counseling and parent/child counseling, and health and nutrition. Referrals are also made to social services, law enforcement, educational services, vocational training, welfare, legal services, health care programs, affordable child care, and child education programs. We also offer aftercare services for a minimum of 3 months to stay in contact with youth who have been served after they leave the program in order to ensure their ongoing safety and stability.