Families Forward | 2,809 followers on LinkedIn. Ending family homelessness isn't our hope, it's our certainty. Families Forward. Until every family has a home. | The mission of Families Forward is to prevent and end family homelessness by providing access to housing and resources that create lasting stability. What started out in 1984 as a humble effort to house families experiencing homelessness in two farmhouses and five rented apartments, has since grown into one of Orange County’s most impactful nonprofits. Tackling the pervasive issue of homelessness for families with children, last year Families Forward improved the lives of 16,000 people.