Transitional Housing for Aged Out Foster Youth
Providing safe homes with integrated support to help young adults on their journey to a brighter future.
14,000
youth are in the Arizona foster care system
1,000
of those youth will age out of foster care this year
25%
of aged-out foster kids will become instantly homeless
Only 50%
of aged-out foster kids will be employed at age 24
$7,500
is the average annual salary of those with a job at age 24
30%
of aged-out foster youth will be arrested
Only 3%
of aged-out youth will gain a college degree, compared to over 33% of their non-foster care peers
7 out of 10
girls who age out of foster care will become pregnant by age 21
The research shows...
Aged-out foster youth face significant challenges when they leave the foster care system without the necessary support and life skills needed to transition smoothly into adulthood. Most lack stable housing, financial resources, and access to education and job opportunities. Ohana’s transitional housing provides a safe and supportive environment while they gain the independence and stability required for long-term success.
Transitional Apartments for young adults who have aged out of foster care
- Safe & secure apartment housing
- 24/7 onsite support person
- Onsite Young Adult Care Coordinator
- Workforce development & job placement services
- Secondary education assistance
- Bi-weekly Life-Skills classes
- Monthly resident meetups
- Quarterly community events
How you can help set young adults up for success as they age out of the foster care system:
Donation Needs
- Furniture: beds, dressers, night stands, sofas, coffee tables, chairs, dining sets, TVs
- Decor: Anything that will make a house a home!
- Kitchen Items: small appliances, pots & pans, utensils, dishes, glasses, etc.
- Bedding: blankets, sheet sets, pillows
- Bathroom: towels, rugs, shower curtains, toiletries
- Laundry: hampers, laundry baskets, laundry soaps
- Transportation Assistance: electric scooters, bus passes, ride-share gift cards
Volunteer Needs
- Life-Skills Class Sponsorships and Volunteers
- Resident Meetups Sponsorships and Volunteers
- Community Event Sponsorships and Volunteers
- Workforce Development Trainings and Job Placement Opportunities
