Stepping Stones
Stepping Stones is a transitional housing and supportive services program for youth aged 16-20 that are experiencing homelessness. They become homeless due to some type of domestic abuse (physical, sexual or substance abuse); family dysfunction and breakdown; inadequate housing that cannot accommodate them; or they have been abandoned, kicked out of or have left and are not allowed to return to their home of origin. We receive, on average, two calls a week looking for housing opportunities from the youth themselves, counselors, other agencies, family or friends. In a living situation analogous to foster care or group home living, we provide group meals, mentoring, and case management; plus, they are given a home. Our outreach has served dozens of youth including at-risk youth, former residents and those on our waiting list by providing activities, case management, food and a place to feel safe and supported.