Empowering Former Foster Youth to Achieve Self-Sufficiency and Independence
Welcome to Nehemiah Project LA, Inc. where we believe every young adult, regardless of their background, deserves the opportunity to thrive and reach their full potential. We empower and support former foster youth to become self-sufficient and independent by providing supportive housing, mentoring, education and career assistance, and access to other vital community resources. Join us in our mission to build a better future for former foster youth.
Dream Chaser's Housing Program Application
The Dream Chasers Housing Program, located in SPA 7, was established to provide a safe, stable, affordable, and comfortable home environment to aged-out former foster youth. We encourage each person to make efforts toward independence, wellness, and personal development through programs and services (the services are listed with the Criteria). If you are a transition-age (TAY) former foster youth and are interested in our program, please click the button below and complete our application.
Welcome to Nehemiah Project LA
Welcome to Nehemiah Project LA, Inc. where we believe every young adult, regardless of their background, deserves the opportunity to thrive and reach their full potential. We empower and support former foster youth to become self-sufficient and independent by providing supportive housing, mentoring, education and career assistance, and access to other vital community resources. Join us in our mission to build a better future for former foster youth.
The Statistics Are Alarming…
We provide transitional housing, life skills training, referral services, and help for former foster youth to connect with vital resources to achieve life success.
A significant number of youth age out of the foster care system in California annually and are left with little or no support.
Over half leave foster care economically vulnerable with no job, consistent housing, or a high school diploma to increase opportunities.
The number of former foster youth that are homeless and more likely to be incarcerated.
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Walking With Young Women Toward Safety, Stability, and Self‑Sufficiency
As Program Director of Nehemiah Project LA, it is a privilege to walk alongside young women during one of the most vulnerable seasons of their lives. Transitioning out of foster care is not simply a change in housing; it often involves navigating loss, uncertainty, and the weight of adulthood without the safety nets of family many of us take for granted.
At Nehemiah, we strive to be a steady, compassionate presence in that transition.
Nehemiah’s Dream Chaser Program continues to provide a structured, supportive environment where young women can begin to exhale, rebuild trust, and work toward independence at their own pace. In the past few years, we have had the privilege of welcoming ten young women into our housing program, and we are proud to report that eight of them have successfully transitioned into stable housing. Behind each transition is a story of persistence, growth, and courage that is built slowly, through consistency and relationships.
We believe healing and stability happen when expectations are paired with care. Our program emphasizes accountability while also honoring each woman’s lived experience. Many of the young women we serve have navigated complex trauma, and our approach is rooted in choice, voice, and respect. We meet each individual where she is, recognizing that progress does not always move in a straight line.
At Nehemiah Project LA, we remain committed to walking with the young women that God has charged us to, not rushing them, not defining them by their past, and not giving up when the journey becomes difficult. Our hope is to offer more than temporary support: to provide a foundation of safety, dignity, and belonging that our young women can build on for years to come.
With gratitude,
Kathi Davis
Program Director, Nehemiah Project LA
Dream Chaser's Housing Program Application
The Dream Chasers Housing Program, located in SPA 7, was established to provide a safe, stable, affordable, and comfortable home environment to aged-out former foster youth. We encourage each person to make efforts toward independence, wellness, and personal development through programs and services (the services are listed with the Criteria). If you are a transition-age (TAY) former foster youth and are interested in our program, please click the button below and complete our application.
The Statistics Are Alarming…
Over half leave foster care economically vulnerable
with no job, consistent housing, or a high school diploma to increase opportunities.
The number of former foster youth that are homeless and more likely to be incarcerated.
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