Host Home Program
265 youth in Mesa County are facing homelessness and you can help.
WE ARE EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE OUR NEW HOST HOME PROGRAM!
What is the Host Home Program?
The Host Home program provides housing, case management, and support to homeless youth age 16-22 in local homes. It’s like an uncle or aunt’s house, a place where you stay for a year or two to get back on your feet.
The host family receives services and a stipend from Karis. If you have a spare room in your home, you can provide youth experiencing homelessness with the safety and security they need to reach their full potential. You can give them a HOME.
My hosts are great people. They really care, and you know they care. Not everyone is like that.
My hosts helped me see what it looks like when people have your best interest at heart… all the time
Services & Staffing
The Host Home Program offers:
• Crisis Assessment
• Case Management (Employment Assistance, Housing Planning, Referrals, Support)
• Therapy
• Community Groups
The Host Home Program is staffed by our Case Manager and Advocate.
What Makes the Host Home Program Unique
High Self-sufficiency
Youth in the Host Home Program are moving aggressively towards self-sufficiency. Most have jobs and/or are attending school.
Evaluation
We track HOME outcomes however since the sample size is so small, we do report out on these.
3 Easy Steps To Becoming A Host Home
1. Complete and Pass a Background Check
2. Have a Home Study/Interview and Safety Check
3. Initial training/ Orientation (2 hrs)
For More Information:
For more information about our Host Home Program, or to apply to become a Host, please apply using the link below. You may also contact us directly:
Kayla Landis, Host Home Program Coordinator
[email protected] • 970-822-3262
Read our Host Home Values
Apply To Be a Host Home Today!
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers in the Host Home Program provide respite and support for families. If you are interested in volunteering with our Host Home Program, please fill out our preliminary volunteer application to get started.
