A commitment to providing shelter and building life skills to prevent homelessness
Boys & Girls Aid offers several programs focused on preventing homelessness for youth and young adults by providing safety and the opportunity to put long term plans in place. Our programs are designed for young people who are ready to work with our staff in learning life skills for successful independent living. If you, or someone you know, is in a situation where there is a risk of housing insecurity, we are here to help.
Our Safe Place shelter in Washington County is a 24/7 drop-in program where youth can access essential services while longer-term housing is found.
The Compass program supports youth aging out of the foster care system by providing services to help them during this transition; youth are referred to the program though the Department of Human Services (DHS).
The Transitional Living and Supportive Housing Services Programs support young adults who face housing instability or homelessness by providing services that enable them to become self-sufficient. Youth are able to self-refer to these programs.
The Homeless Prevention Program assists transition aged youth who are at risk of homelessness and need help obtaining stable housing.
The Education Reengagement Program provides education and employment support services for young people in Washington County age 14-21 who have been disconnected from school services.
Housing Services
8196 SW Hall Blvd., Suite 102
Beaverton, OR 97008
Call us at 503.542.2350 and 503.542.2719 or email us at tlp@boysandgirlsaid.org
Supports and Opportunities
Medium (18-24months) and long-term housing stabilization
Help advancing in education and employment
Increased self-sufficiency and independence
Building healthy relationships
Hope for the future
Housing Program Options
Supportive Housing Services
Boys & Girls Aid’s Supportive Housing Services (SHS) programs provide outreach, housing navigation, and supportive stabilization services to transition aged youth (18-24) in Washington County experiencing homelessness, with the goal of placing youth into medium- or long-term stable housing.
Services include:
Outreach and engagement
Housing Needs Assessment
Supportive housing stabilization, including one-on-one case management and crisis support.
Coordination with Washington County systems of care to meet your self-identified goals in areas such as; mental and physical health, self-sufficiency, substance use, and healthy relationships
Eligibility
Ages 18 through 24
History of housing instability or fleeing DV
Low income as defined by federal guidelines
Compass Program
The Compass Program is for young adults working towards transitioning out of DHS care. If you are a DHS caseworker assisting a young adult with locating housing, please contact us directly.
Eligibility
In DHS custody or receiving voluntary DHS services
Ages 18 through 23
Sustainable income to pay program fees and cover personal expenses
Transitional Living Program
The Transitional Living Program is for young adults who are experiencing homelessness or housing instability. This program is self-referral. Please contact us directly for more information.
Eligibility
Ages 16 through 23
Working or attending school
Low income as defined by federal guidelines
Contact us for more information about our housing services.
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