Getting Started


Center Overview

Fresh Start Women’s Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping women help themselves. We do that through the work of the Jewell McFarland Lewis-Fresh Start Women’s Resource Center.


Whether you are adjusting to a career change, concerned about financial security, coping with difficult family relationships, or simply seeking opportunities for personal growth, Fresh Start is here to support you on your journey.


We invite you to explore new beginnings and embrace life’s transitions through our unique programs and services:
• Empowerment Services
• Career Services
• Self-Esteem Services
• Mentoring Program
• Education Services
• Library Services
• Family Law Support Services


The women who come to us are women just like you who may be facing challenges that seem insurmountable. We invite you to explore the services featured on our website.

Registration & Needs Assessment Forms

Confidential Client Registration Form  
Client Needs Assessment English

Fresh Start 101

Make the most of your Fresh Start experience by attending our general orientation. Our friendly staff will provide an overview of our programs and services and describe how to access and best utilize each of them. Any woman new to Fresh Start is encouraged to attend Fresh Start 101. Individual sessions with an Empowerment Specialist are available on a first-come, first-served basis following orientation. Free of charge. No pre-registration required. If this will be your first visit to the Center, please arrive 15 minutes early to complete new client registration paperwork. If you have children new to Child Watch, additional time will be needed to register your children.  No late arrivals will be admitted.

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 12 to 1 PM
Saturday: 9:30 to 10:30 AM
Monday: 2 to 3 PM (Spanish)

 

Demographics


56% of our women are 100% financially responsible for their households

69% live without a partner or spouse

38% of our women are currently employed full-time

78% of our women have children, under 18, living at home




Current Clients by Ethnicity


African American - 12%

Asian American - 1%

Caucasian - 43%

Hispanic - 34%

Native American - 5%

Multi-Cultural - 5%




Current Clients by Age


82% of the women we serve are in their 20’s, 30’s and 40’s.

16% of the women we serve are over 50.