Fields of Dreams
Unaccompanied Youth Transitional House
"Where youthful dreams become reality"
DID YOU KNOW?
700,000
The number of unaccompanied youth in the United States every year.
63%
From 2005 to 2021 this is the percentage increase of homeless students.
9%
The percentage of unaccompanied youth compared to all homeless students.
Our Mission
We exist...
To provide support for unaccompanied youth who are experiencing homelessness with shelter, continued education assistance, and job search assistance to promote stability so they can become self-independent.
Our Vision
We aim to...
Operate a shelter or transitional place for homeless youth to work towards positive goals leading to self-sufficiency.
Our Purpose
The Fort Wayne Fields of Dreams Transitional House is an outreach to youth experiencing homelessness who need temporary housing assistance while pursuing their education and extended career goals or employment. We believe that with our help the youth can become productive and responsible young adults.
Our Goal
Offer hope, love, and care to all youth in the city of Fort Wayne.
Aid and assist by offering food, mentorship, and lodging.
Help minister the youth's mind, body, and spirit.
Partner with other support services, agencies, and mentors.
Meet Our Founder
George A. Fields, Jr. has over 30 years experience when it comes to working with families who experience homelessness in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
He was the Fort Wayne Community Schools Homeless Liaison for 23 years and has provided many resources to the youth experiencing homelessness. George transitioned to the Fort Wayne Housing Authority, Ready to Rent Social Service Coordinator for 8 years. George is continuing his passion for working with homeless individuals as the Outreach Case Manager with Just Neighbors Interfaith Homeless Network.
His passion for helping individuals experiencing homelessness is what lead to him starting the Fields of Dreams Foundation. He wants to see to it that no youth in the city of Fort Wayne has to struggle with not having a reliable place to sleep or wonder where their next meal will come from.
This will result in keeping students off the streets, out of gangs, and help them become productive citizens. George will not give up on the youth and wants them to reach their full potential.
The Passion Is Real
The Passion Is Real: I started 1992-2013 as the FWCS, Homeless Liaisons, Homeless Assistance Programs (H.A.P). Administrative Assistance, Student Services Department. 2014-2023, FWHA, Ready to Rent Program (R2R).2023-present Just Neighbors, Homeless Outreach Case Manager.My passion is providing services for homeless students attending public school corporation and charter schools under the Federal Law of McKinney-Vento Homeless Youths.Mr. George A. FieldsDirector, Mentorship Program
More Information
What Is An Unaccompanied Youth?
A school aged person who is not in the physical custody of a parent or legal guardian and who lives in inadequate or temporary settings such as:
Directing Accountable Citizens into Housing & Education (D.A.C.H.E.) Program
Calling All Warriors
Calling all the Worriers out there that have a passion for Homeless Youths. Fields of Dreams Mentorship Program is looking for volunteers who want to mentor McKinney-Vento Homeless Youth. There will be a Mentorship Orientation Meeting in the month of February (TBA date/time). We were young once and may have experienced what our homeless youth are experiencing. We Can Make a Difference. Please inbox, text me,call me anyway you can contact me if you’re interested. Thank you.
-George A. Fields, Jr. Director of Fields of Dreams Mentorship Program.
Raising Funds 1 Step At A Time
Here are the latest events and updates on funding for our program.
Awareness
A good education lays the foundation for stability and prosperity in adulthood. It provides young people with the intellectual and emotional tools they need to grow and succeed. Yet for youth experiencing homelessness and those in out-of- home care, a good education is all too elusive.
These youth suffer from extreme instability in their home lives. Children and youth experiencing homelessness move constantly in their struggle to meet their most basic needs, such as shelter, food, health care, physical safety, economic stability, healthy surroundings, clothing, and transportation. Many encounter these obstacles alone, as abuse and neglect in their families have forced them out of their homes.
perspective poem
Homelessness Isn't Nice
Homeless isn't nice
People don't treat you the same
It makes you feel like an alien
It makes you feel ashamed.
Homeless isn't nice
No food, no home, no bread
People would give anything
For a night in a comfy bed.
Homeless isn't nice
People huddle close together
Wondering where their next meal comes
from
Will they live like this forever?
Homeless isn't nice
In a doorway cuddled up tight
Paper and cardboard all around them just
to keep warm at night
Homeless isn't nice
No warm grub to fill your tum 13 and 14
year olds on the streets, why don't they go
home to mum?
Homeless isn't nice
Believe 'cos it's true
and I know what I'm talking about
'Cos I am homeless, too.
~Anonymous~
P.O. Box 9253
Fort Wayne, IN 46899-9253
Phone: 260-410-5520
Email: [email protected]
Cash App: $fieldga01
501 (c) (3) Non Profit Organization
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