HOUSING OUR YOUTH
CONNECTING YOUNG PEOPLE to safe, stable housing across San Diego County
If you don’t have a safe place to stay, are couch surfing, staying in a shelter, or worried about losing your housing, the Y can help. Housing Our Youth connects young people up to age 24 with housing support, basic needs, and caring staff who can help them navigate what’s next. Through a network of trusted community organizations across San Diego County, we’re making it easier for young people to access the support they need — when and where they need it.
WHO WE SUPPORT
Housing Our Youth serves young people up to and including age 24 who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of losing their housing.
You may qualify if you are:
- Staying with friends, family, or others because you don’t have your own place
- Living in a shelter or temporary housing
- Sleeping in places not meant for housing
- Facing eviction or worried about losing your housing
- Leaving foster care, probation, or another system of care
- Looking for support to find and maintain stable housing
What We Offer
We focus on what you need right now, and what you want for your future. Together, we’ll look at options that may include:
ONE-ON-ONE SUPPORT
BASIC & URGENT NEEDS
HOUSING PLACEMENT & RENTAL ASSISTANCE
FINANCIAL LITERACY & GOAL-SETTING
CHILDCARE & PARENTING SUPPORT
CONNECTIONS TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES
WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER YOU REACH OUT
1. You FILL OUT THE FORM
A Housing Our Youth team member will reach out to you within 48 hours to learn more about your situation.
2. EXPLORE YOUR OPTIONS
Together, we'll look at housing opportunities, resources, and supports that fit your goals.
3. YOU STAY SUPPORTED
We’ll keep checking in to make sure you have what you need.
HOUSING OUR YOUTH RE-ENTRY PROGRAM
Our Re-Entry Program supports young adults ages 18–24 who are at risk of experiencing homelessness as they transition out of custody and back into the community.
Our team can work with participants before or after release to identify housing options, provide ongoing care coordination, and make connections to employment, education, behavioral health, and other supportive services.
Through individualized, wraparound support, the program helps young people build stability and move toward greater independence.
A COUNTYWIDE NETWORK OF SUPPORT
Housing Our Youth is a countywide partnership funded by the County of San Diego and led by the YMCA of San Diego County. Together with trusted community organizations, we’re making it easier for young people experiencing homelessness or housing instability to access support, resources, and housing opportunities throughout San Diego County.
YOU DON'T HAVE TO FIGURE IT OUT ALONE
If you’re worried about where you’ll stay, need support, or just aren’t sure what your next step is, we’re here to help.
Housing Our Youth is funded by the County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency.
