Eddie’s House provides support, resources and housing to youth who have aged-out of foster care. Our mission is to provide knowledge, caring and support to inspire our youth so they may find their own self-respect, self-worth and sense of belonging. Our vision is to allow our youth to move from abandonment to independent and successful living, with hope for their…
The 412 Youth Zone is a safe and welcoming one-stop center for youth ages 16-23, that are transitioning out of the foster care system and are eligible for independent living services or are experiencing unstable housing. The program, a vision of Allegheny County’s Department of Human Services, is designed for 1,500 eligible youth to gain stability and independence.
Launched in 2013, the primary goal of Fostering Panther Pride (FPP) is to assist former foster care youth and homeless students in their transition to Florida International University (FIU), their retention and graduation, and their pursuit of securing employment or graduate studies upon receiving their bachelor’s degree.
Lighthouse Youth Services is dedicated to advancing the dignity and well-being of children, youth and families in need. The agency is a nationally recognized innovator in services for families in crisis, foster care and adoption, mothers and babies, homeless youth and young adults, delinquent youth, and youth learning to become self-sufficient.
We offer housing, mental health and case management, and community-based and drop-in support services to Transition Age Youth.
A housing and mentoring program for young men 18-25 who are aging out of foster care and/or are struggling with housing security and have no system of support. Our focuses are education, life skills, and community engagement.
We help fill dreams for foster youth ages 16-21 who are aging out of the foster care system and have no family support. We focus their dreams on something educational, career minded or learning a new skill. We want these youth to be inspired to move forward with their independence and to know people do care about them.
The Bridge of Faith (BOF) strives to change the generational cycle and status-quo that exists for girls who were victims of inadequate parenting and the results of the foster care experience. Each year we provide 5,196 safe nights for girls who have aged-out. We do not have an age or time limit.
YNHS is a Community Health Services, providing medical, dental, behavioral health services, housing and homeless services. Targeted services for youth includes “The Space”, our LGBTQ Youth Resource Center , and the BESTY House, a residential transitional housing program for women age 18-23 interested in work experiences and/or continuing education.
Sanctuary Palm Springs is a home for nonminor dependent LGBT youth in foster care. The home is a place of safety, support, and self-responsibility where each foster-youth resident can learn the life skills needed to become an independent, self-sufficient adult.