THE FAMILY HOPE PROGRAM AS A POVERTY ALLEVIATION STRATEGY: A REVIEW OF EDUCATION, HEALTH, AND SOCIAL WELFARE IN POLEWALI VILLAGE

Abstract

This study aims to assess the effectiveness of the Family Hope Program (FHP) in improving the welfare of poor communities in Polewali Village, Sinjai Selatan District, Sinjai Regency, focusing on its impact on education, health, and social welfare. FHP provides conditional cash transfers to very poor families to enhance their access to basic services such as education, health, and social welfare. This research uses a qualitative approach with a descriptive method, involving observation, interviews, and documentation. The findings indicate that FHP has successfully increased the participation of children from poor families in compulsory 12-year basic education, reduced dropout rates, and improved human resource quality. In health, the program provides access to healthcare services through the Indonesia Health Card (KIS), which encourages regular check-ups for pregnant women, postpartum mothers, and children under six years old, improving their health status. Although changes in social welfare have not been significantly visible on a macro scale, FHP plays a role in breaking the intergenerational poverty cycle and improving access to basic services for poor families. Overall, FHP not only provides financial support but also fosters positive behavioral changes among beneficiaries, strengthens the social and economic foundations of communities, and improves the quality of life for poor families