Since creating Seeking Shelter Inc, I have had a dream of opening Charlie's House, a multi service shelter for the transition aged youth between 16 and 24 years old. Did you know that 33% of children in the foster-care system become homeless on their 18th birthday when they ‘age-out”? There is a huge gap and need for a transitional programing here in Miami-Dade County. 

 

The goal of Charlie's Housewill be to provide the youth with a safe shelter, nutritious meals, case management, trauma informed counseling, life skills, job readiness and preparation classes, housing assistance, and medical and behavior health screenings and services.