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. YouthCare runs two community living homes for young adults, ages 16-22.
Community Living
Isis at Straley House
Isis—which stands for independence, security, initiative, and success—is a twelve-bed residential home with programming focused on LGBTQ+ youth ages 18-21 with an eighteen-month maximum stay. Isis opened in 1998 as the first housing program in Washington State to focus on the unique needs of LGBTQ+ youth. During their time at Isis, young people build community and work with their case manager to get connected to school and employment, and transition to permanent housing.