Young Adult Services

Young Adult Services

Auberle recognizes that not all young people have a safety net in place to catch them during challenging times. Our programs for young adults are designed to care for and empower young people who are transitioning out of the foster care system, experiencing unstable housing, and learning to live independently so they can thrive as successful members of our community.

Ward Home: Building Independence, One Step at a Time

Through three programs — two supervised independent living programs and My Best Self — Ward Home continues to make a huge impact on young people in our region as a subsidiary agency of Auberle. 

Ward Home Programs

Ward Home’s Supervised Independent Living program provides young people ages 16-20 in the child welfare and juvenile justice systems with apartment-style housing and 24-hour support, where they are taught vital life skills to teach youth the responsibility of independence through the philosophy of self-discipline.

Ward Home offers more than just temporary housing; it provides a safe, nurturing home environment where the youth are encouraged to reach their individual goals and grow into successful, independent members of the community. 

For more information on Ward Home and its services, contact Tamika Simpson at tamikas@auberle.org.

Ward Home’s My Best Self program empowers teens and young adults with child welfare involvement, or who are experiencing homelessness, to look good, feel better, and be their best self.

My Best Self offers:

  • Hair and skin care training
  • Culturally specific self-care products and guidance on how to use them
  • Self-care bags for program participants 
  • Social skills workshops, and more

The program's goal is to empower each young person, promoting confidence, self-worth, and respect for people of all backgrounds and walks of life. My Best Self engages the small business community by partnering with local beauty salons and barber shops through a preferred vendor list.

For more information on My Best Self and its services, contact Mia Merideth at miam@auberle.org.

Our 2025 Impact

Ward Home Supervised Independent Living | Men's Site

 

I truly feel like I was given the opportunity to excel both in my career path and personal life.  Not only did Ward Home give me a safe place to lay my head in a time of need, but it also provided me with full support in every aspect of my life. Seeing how a second chance helped me so much, it encouraged me to pursue the career path I’m on now.”  — Terrance, Ward Home Participant 

 
  • 100% of seniors graduated
  • 82% of youth attended two or more post-secondary education tours or career-focused goals, including the armed forces
  • 76% of youth participated in community service activities throughout the year
  • 90% of youth utilized services of Auberle's 412 Youth Zone
  • 100% of eligible youth participated in the My Best Self program

Ward Home Supervised Independent Living | Women's Site 

  • 100% of seniors graduated
  • 100% of school age youth promoted to the next grade level
  • 85% of youth attended four college tours each
  • 88% of youth utilied services of Auberle's 412 Youth Zone

My Best Self

  • Served a total of 491 unique youth
  • Conducted 84 hair care and self-esteem workshops for 443 transition-aged youth
  • Distributed 1,106 self-care bags of hygiene and hair-care products
  • Served 160 new referrals
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