Employment Success
“I felt like my life was going somewhere and that I actually had some control over it. LAFH helped me get to a place where I could stand on my own. They helped me see my potential.”
Growing up in the foster care system, William spent his childhood bouncing from home to home. As an adult, he struggled to find work and paid rent through his social security benefits.
His sister also experienced challenges of her own. After her relationship ended, she could no longer afford her apartment. At risk of falling into homelessness, she brought her two children to live with William. William took them in, but since he wasn’t allowed to have live-in guests, they lived in fear of eviction.
LA Family Housing helped the family prevent homelessness by identifying an affordable apartment and enrolling William in our Employment Development Program. William landed a position as a security guard and the siblings moved into an apartment they could afford together.
For the first time in his life, William felt like he was in control. Two years later, William is still with the same company, and recently received a promotion. He’s excited for the future - he’s focusing on getting his driver’s license and hopes to open his own business one day. Name has been changed to protect privacy.
LAUSD Pilot Program
In partnership with LA Unified School District, LA Family Housing is addressing the needs of students and families experiencing homelessness. The partnership provides subsidized housing for families with connection to critical services such as academic support and counseling, housing location, and intensive stabilizing services to ensure that highly vulnerable families do not return to homelessness.