Learn About The Host Homes/Shared Housing Program
January 9, 2025 @ 6:30 pm
Free
Learn About The Santa Cruz Host Homes/Shared Housing Program
Thursday, January 9, 6:30pm
Bill Wilson Center’s Shared Housing/Host Home Program is looking for people who can provide temporary housing (up to 6 months) in a safe and welcoming environment for former foster youth and LGBTQ+/allied young adults (ages 18-24) who are experiencing housing instability.
The Host Homes/Shared Housing Program partner will be provided with monthly rental assistance (up to $1,500) for providing temporary shelter to our former foster youth and LGBTQ+/allied youth.
- Hosts can be families, couples or singles who are allies of former foster youth and the LGBTQ+ community.
- Bill Wilson Center will match a young adult to approved host homes.
- Host homes can be located anywhere in Santa Cruz County.
- Hosts receive ongoing training and 24/7 support from BWC case managers.
Come meet Valerie Arno, the coordinator for this program, and learn more about how you can be the change by becoming a Host Home Mentor!
The Host Homes/Shared Housing Program, community-driven & community-powered
Host homes are a growing, global, short-term housing intervention for young people experiencing homelessness. Building off the continued legacy of QTBIPOC mutual aid practices, host homes provide young people experiencing housing instability with affirming, stable, short-term housing for 1-6 months, wrap-around case management services, and peer support.
The goal of short-term host homes is to provide a safe, temporary, welcoming space for up to six months where young people have time to repair their relationships with self-identified and chosen family and/or make decisions about other housing options with the support of a caring housing case manager and affirming adult mentor.
