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Referral Process

The Hope Center at Pullen has a number of different programs for youth in foster care as well as young people who have aged out of foster care. Below are referral forms, eligibility information, and contact information for each program.

Tutoring/Academic Mentor Program

Eligibility: Youth in foster care, ages 14-21

Referral Process: Click for the Tutor Referral Form and send completed form to Bri Scotton, bscotton@hopecenteratpullen.org

Life Skills Mentor Program

Eligibility: Youth in foster care, ages 14-21

Referral Process: Click for the Life Skills Mentor Referral Form and send completed form to Bri Scotton, bscotton@hopecenteratpullen.org

Summer Internship Program

Eligibility: Youth in foster care, ages 16-19

Referral Process: Email Bri Scotton, bscotton@hopecenteratpullen.org

Transition Case Management

Eligibility: Young people, ages 18-24, who have a history of foster care after the age of 13 and currently reside in Wake County, North Carolina.

Referral Process: Young people who would like to work with a Transition Specialist should call Chantel Sherman, Director of Programs, at 919-637-9661, to set up a time and date to meet and complete intake paperwork.

Case Workers, please email Chantel Sherman, Director of Programs, at csherman@hopecenteratpullen.org. Emails should include prospective client’s name, date of birth, verification of foster care letter, and VPA confirmation letter (if applicable). Case Workers, please communicate with prospective client that the referral will not progress until the prospective client contacts Chantel Sherman. Thank you.

North Carolina Homeless Management Information System

We collect personal information directly from you for reasons that are discussed in our privacy statement. We may be required to collect some personal information by law or by organizations that give us money to operate this program. Other personal information that we collect is important to run our programs, to improve services for homeless persons, and to better understand the needs of homeless persons. We only collect information that we consider to be appropriate.

The collection and use of all personal information is guided by strict standards of confidentiality. A copy of our Privacy Notice describing our privacy practice is available by Clicking Here.

“My deepest fear is failure because I feel like I’ve been failing all my life. Once I get to a point where I can see some good coming out, the last thing I want to do is backtrack and get back into a worse situation. I try my best to not even do the things I used to do. Try my best to stay focused really.”

Most 18 year olds in the U.S. are unable to live fully independent lives. In fact, in today’s society, studies show that true independence isn’t happening until about age 30, since 80% of parents in the U.S. often provide financial support to their children throughout their twenties, not to mention the emotional support they provide. Yet young people with a history in foster care are expected to do it alone.