The path to stability starts with safe shelter and access to housing. Housing provides the essential foundation needed to grow, heal, and move forward. YouthCare’s housing programs help young people build skills and pursue education and employment opportunities that lead to thriving independence.

Emergency Shelter

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YouthCare’s shelters offer young people immediate safety from the streets and the elements. Young people can stay for short periods of time while they work with supportive staff to either find housing or reunify with their family. Learn more about emergency shelters at YouthCare.

 

Community Living

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YouthCare’s community living programs offer young people shared housing where they can live with peers in a staffed residential home. During their time in the house, young people build community, learn independent living skills, and work with staff to set education, employment, and long-term housing goals. Learn more about community living at YouthCare.

Independent Living

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YouthCare’s independent living programs offer young people apartments where they can cultivate skills to live and work on their own. During their time in the house, young people build community, learn independent living skills, and work with staff to set education, employment, and long-term housing goals. Learn more about independent living at YouthCare.

 

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