Host Homes-Interested in Ending Youth Homelessness?

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The Los Angeles LGBT Center Youth Host Homes program provides supportive, short-term housing for youth ages 18-24 experiencing housing instability, with a focus on being inclusive and supportive of youth who identify as LGBTQ. By pairing transition-aged youth with community members who have underutilized spaces in their homes, youth not only obtain access to short-term shelter but are also able to build meaningful connections to caring adults in their community. Matches will be made based on shared interests and goals that will create the foundation for lasting, meaningful relationships.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Hosts in the Los Angeles LGBT Center Host Homes Program are adults, 30 years of age and above, or families who are willing to open their homes to young people looking for a short-term resource and support. We are looking for people who have a deep commitment to our communities, our youth and social change-not just through the sharing of resources, but through a transformative and intimate process of sharing our homes and our lives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Host commits to providing a welcoming, safe, non-judgmental environment and to supporting the self-determined goals of youth.
• Host completes a monthly meeting with the Host Homes Coordinator and a monthly team meeting with the Host, Guest, Host Homes Coordinator, and Host Homes Youth Care Specialist present.
• Create a contract together with the youth and Host Homes staff to collaboratively establish house rules, boundaries and set up clear expectations for youth coming into the home.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Host has an extra bedroom or private space in their home for a youth to reside. Shared bathrooms and common living areas are acceptable
• Host completes an application, home visit interview assessment, and is able to provide a minimum of 3 references.
• Host has verifiable renters/homeowner insurance
• Host passes a Live Scan/background clearance check

TRAINING, EDUCATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

• Required attendance at 8-hour Host Homes Training

*Optional stipend available for approved hosts to cover additional housing expenses

E-mail inquiries to: hosthomes@lalgbtcenter.org