Young Adult Services | Host Homes Program

Juventud y Apoyo para adultos jóvenes

Program Overview

Trabajando en asociación con el condado de Barnstable, HPC brinda administración de casos para jóvenes y adultos jóvenes menores de 25 años que viven solos y tienen dificultades para encontrar o mantener una vivienda. Si es un adulto joven que necesita apoyo, llame o envíe un mensaje de texto a Mary, nuestra administradora de casos de jóvenes y adultos jóvenes, al 774-801-9502.

El programa se centra en adultos jóvenes que corren el riesgo de quedarse sin hogar, incluidos jóvenes que hacen surf en sofás, acampan o viven en automóviles.

For any questions or inquiries, please contact our Manager of Youth and Young Adult Services, Mary O’Reilly, at 774-801-9502 or mary@hpccapecod.org.

Requirements and Supports for Hosts

HPC asks that hosts:

Provide an extra bedroom or private space in their home with access to a shared or private bathroom and kitchen to prepare meals and store food for the guest
Live on the Cape Cod and the Islands
Commit to hosting a youth guest for at least 4 months
Complete application, interview, and home inspection, including background checks (CORI) 
Participate in an initial orientation, ongoing trainings, and monthly check-ins when requested
Show proof of renters/homeowners insurance

HPC support for hosts includes:

A taxable stipend of up to $1000/month
As-needed check-ins with HPC’s Manager of Youth and Young Adult Services to foster a positive relationship between the host and guest
Optional monthly Host Support Meetings to connect with other hosts and share experiences and discuss questions, concerns, or comments

Requirements and Supports for Guests

HPC asks that guests:

Are 18-24 years old 
Actively engage in pursuing personal goals for housing, education and employment
Participate in Host Home Program application/matching host process, orientation/training, monthly check-ins and/or weekly HPC case management meetings
Agrees to program requirements of no overnight guests, no substance use in the Host Home, and fulfills Host-Guest contract guidelines
Are respectful, thoughtful and communicate openly and often with Host and HPC staff

HPC support for guests includes:

Regular check-ins with HPC’s Host Home Case Manager to collaborate and work towards identified goals for self-sufficiency and success
Monthly events to connect with other Host Home participants to hang out, build friendships, and share experiences, concerns, questions, or comments about the program
Optional educational trainings provided by HPC staff on subjects including, but not limited to budgeting, Landlord/Tenant Rights, Housing 101, and How to Be a Good Tenant