[What?]

Permanent supportive youth-based housing program that provides all of the services offered in the New Moms Community Outreach program, as well as supportive housing for teen moms (18-21) and their children. 

The facility accommodates 20 moms and up to 30 children at any one time and allows for client stays of up to 24 months. 

[How?]

• 24/7 staffed youth-based supportive housing facility
  • Center-based case management visits and mentoring
  • Advocacy for mainstream resources
  • Life skills training
  • Weekly parent support groups and house meetings
  • Parent-child relationship building activities
  • 6 months of supportive After Care

  [2008 Accomplishments]

  • Provided 14,199 nights of shelter to 66 young homeless families, despite a devastating fire in March 2008, which displaced our permanent supportive housing program to a temporary site. 
    • 100% of program graduates secured stable housing. (37 families)