Housing Services For Youth And Young Adults

Support when you need it.

Temporary housing and assistance to get you on track to succeed.

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 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

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