Safe Housing. Support. A Step Toward Independence.
Our mission is simple:
A step towards independence via safe housing. We believe that safe housing can be the starting point for stability, opportunity, dignity, and a stronger future.
Safe Housing Can Be the First Step Toward a Better
Future
Housing instability can affect people at many different stages of life. A young adult aging out of foster care may need a safe place to live while learning how to manage
adulthood independently. A veteran may need housing while rebuilding stability after military service. A person returning to the community after incarceration may face significant barriers to finding housing and employment.
A survivor of human trafficking may need a safe environment while accessing specialized support.
An older adult may need stable housing because of changing financial, family, or personal circumstances
Different circumstances require different solutions!
Floretta’s Foundation is committed to developing housing pathways that recognize the individual needs of
the people we serve
Who We Serve
Our current housing initiatives include opportunities for:
Young Adults Aging Out of Foster Care
Young adults transitioning from foster care who need safe housing, independent-living support, and
connections to education, employment, and community resources.
Justice-Involved Individuals
Individuals returning to the community or otherwise involved with the criminal-justice system who may face
barriers to housing, employment, and successful community reintegration.
Veterans
Veterans experiencing homelessness or housing instability who need a safe housing pathway and
connections to appropriate veteran-serving resources
Adults Age 65+
Older adults who may experience housing instability because of limited income, changing circumstances,
loss of support, or other barriers to maintaining safe housing.
More Than a Place to Live
Our vision for transitional and supportive housing goes beyond providing a physical place to stay.
Depending on the program and available resources, residents may be connected with:
Case management
Housing-stability planning
Independent-living skills
Life-skills development
Employment and career resources
Education and training resources
Transportation planning
Financial-literacy resources
Benefits navigation
Community resources
Healthcare and social-service referrals
Long-term housing planning
Workforce-development opportunities
Community-reintegration resources Case management
Services will vary by program, population, funding source, eligibility requirements, and available resources.
Our Approach
We believe housing stability is a process.
Safe Housing
A stable environment provides a foundation that allows residents to begin addressing immediate barriers
Skills
Residents can strengthen independent-living and practical life skills.
Opportunity
Residents can pursue employment, education, training, and other goals.
Independence
Residents work toward sustainable, long-term housing and greater independence.
Areas We Serve
Floretta’s Foundation is focused on developing housing opportunities in Philadelphia and Southeastern
Pennsylvania.
Our broader service area may include:
Philadelphia County
Montgomery County
Bucks County
Delaware County
Lehigh County
Specific housing locations and program availability will depend on properties, funding, zoning, program
requirements, and other applicable considerations
Are You Looking for Housing?
If you or someone you know may benefit from a future Floretta’s Foundation housing opportunity, you can submit a housing-interest form. Joining the waitlist does not guarantee housing or program admission. Eligibility will be determined according to the requirements of specific housing programs
