Housing
Housing Stabilization & Housing Pathways
Stable housing is the foundation for long-term independence.
Living Waters Youth helps young adults and families navigate housing barriers while connecting them to resources that support successful transitions into and maintenance of stable housing.
Our housing work focuses on both immediate stabilization and long-term housing pathways.
Who we serve
Who this work is for
- Young adults ages 18 to 30
- Young adults transitioning from foster care
- Foster-care alumni
- People experiencing homelessness or housing instability
- People at risk of homelessness
- Young adults transitioning from probation or justice involvement
- People facing barriers to maintaining housing
Services
What housing support looks like
Housing Navigation
Identifying options, understanding requirements and moving applications forward.
Housing Transition
Support through the move from instability into a stable placement.
Housing Stabilization
Ongoing support to help a young adult keep the housing they secure.
FYI Referral & Navigation
Support navigating Foster Youth to Independence referral pathways.
DCFS & Foster-Care Advocacy Connections
Referral connections to child-welfare and advocacy organizations.
Case Management
Coordinated planning across housing, benefits, employment and education.
Financial Empowerment
Budgeting, banking, credit and financial decision-making support.
Furniture & Household Support
Connections to household start-up resources for a new home.
Transportation Support
Help addressing the transportation barriers that threaten stability.
Living Waters does not provide legal representation, emergency housing or crisis intervention. Where those needs arise, we help participants connect with organizations that do.
Tenancy support
Practical help, before and after move-in
- Housing applications
- Documentation
- Lease understanding
- Housing-provider communication
- Tenancy support
- Eviction prevention
- Resource connections
- Tenant education
Housing development
Building more housing, not just navigating what exists
Living Waters is pursuing long-term opportunities to increase the supply of appropriate housing for young adults transitioning from foster care, including a 45-unit housing development currently in the vision and development stage.
This work is part of our long-term strategy to address the shortage of appropriate housing options while creating a stronger continuum between housing, supportive services and community.
The development is not complete, financed or accepting residents.
Partner on housing