A Sense of Home’s mission is to prevent homelessness by creating first-ever homes and a community for youth aging out of foster care. Bringing community together, we empower and celebrate former foster youth and their children by providing a home, critical resources, and a supportive network to not only prevent homelessness but to create an entirely new trajectory of hope, achievement, fulfillment, and good health.
Countering the complex trauma that young people exiting foster care have experienced with a “corrective event”, A Sense of Home’s unique model aims to provide former foster youth and their children with the tools necessary for each individual to heal, grow and achieve self- sufficiency— all surrounded by a community that builds trust, reveals kindness, inspires hope, and sparks joy.
How we create a home in 90 minutes
A behind the scenes look at how we do it.
How It Works
ASOH partners with LA County and DCFS to advance Permanent Supportive Housing. ASOH is the only partner agency with DCFS that refers former foster youth for vouchers and the only agency that DCFS turns to create homes for former foster youth. ASOH secures housing vouchers for former foster youth and once TAY youth receive the keys to their apartment, ASOH turns their empty space into functioning and inspired homes. ASOH connects TAY youth to additional services within our expansive Resource Network and supports them in onboarding to these programs. Resource Network opportunities include financial literacy training, educational scholarships, therapy, trauma informed healing, referrals for job placement, and job training.
ASOH welcomes recipients to pay it forward in supporting their peers in having their homes created. The Pay it Forward Alumna (PIFA) Community enjoys special events where they gather to learn about additional resources, receive custom gifts and wishes, and most importantly connect to the community. Pay it Forward Alumna are invited to become Peer Mentors. They too receive their own mentors and the cycle of support continues as each individual flourishes.
Items Installed in Each Home
ASOH installs 330 items in each home to ensure optimal well being and a fully functional home.
Each item is carefully selected and designed to create a unique and inspired home environment for each applicant. Based on ASOH’s seamless color coding system that makes for the fastest installation known to exist, volunteers create the homes in only 90 minutes.
The Sustainable Model
Win Win Win Win for Society
The ASOH model addresses two major social crises: homelessness and the environment. We match excess consumer goods with those in need through a seamless process that adds value to every participant, at every step.
Reduce Landfills
Volunteers and participants gain improved well-being and productivity
An Aged-out foster youth gains a sense of home and a sustainable tenancy
Reduction in homelessness
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A tax exempt charitable organization qualified under
Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law.
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