Housing Youth

Bethany for Children & Families provides transitional housing services for youth and teens experiencing homelessness in the Quad Cities.

Following the proven Housing First model, the program quickly places young people in safe, stable housing and then connects them with community-based services and resources.

Clients include:

Youth aging out of foster care
Emancipated minors
Homeless teens and young adults
Single-parent teens

What clients can expect:

Safe Housing: Furnished apartments in the Illinois Quad Cities area, with ongoing 24/7 monitoring.
Expectations: Participants must be enrolled in school and/or employed.
Case Management: Intensive, individualized support to address the root causes of homelessness and prevent future housing instability.

Comprehensive Support

Services are tailored to meet each young person’s needs, including:

Goal setting and future planning
Money management and budgeting
Vocational and educational training
Employment counseling
Access to mental health, medical, and dental services
Legal assistance
Connection to community resources

Building Independence

As stability grows, clients progressively assume responsibility for their own living expenses. Participants are expected to:

Secure employment or increase income
Complete educational opportunities
Maintain permanent housing
Develop leadership, responsibility, and community engagement skills