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 may be transitioning out of the foster care system, experiencing unstable housing, or are learning to live independently so they can thrive as successful members of our community.

Building Independence. Creating Opportunity.

We walk alongside young adults as they build life skills, find stability, and create a path toward a confident, self-sufficient future.

Young Adult Service Programs

Auberle’s 412 Youth Zone supports young adults in Allegheny County who are transitioning out of the foster care system or facing unstable housing. The 412 Youth Zone operates on the belief that everyone deserves a chance to build positive relationships, learn essential life skills, and have their basic needs met.

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Located in Meadville, Pennsylvania, Crawford County, PA Young Adult Services is an expanded Young Adult Service location offering resources and opportunitites similar to Auberle's 412 Youth Zone located in Downtown Pittsburgh, PA. The Crawford County location serves youth ages 14-22.

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Ward Home is a century-old nonprofit serving young adults through a community-based model. In 2019, Ward Home became a subsidiary agency of Auberle.

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Our 2025 Impact


 
  • 1,000+ young people were served by the 412 Youth Zone
  • 81% of 412 Youth Zone participants completed a work experience or obtained employment
  • 53 412 Youth Zone participants were enrolled in Auberle's Employment Institute
  • 50 young people earned a driver's license using Auberle’s driving simulators and on-the-road training support
  • Over 100 young people participated in conferences, college tours, retreats and chaperoned overnight experiences


The Sky's the Limit: From Barriers to a Master's Program

For as long as she can remember, Poetic has dreamed of becoming an academic, though that path wasn’t always clear. Faced with challenges such as housing insecurity and a lack of support systems, her dream often felt out of reach.

But Poetic never let go. With hard work, her signature determination, and the support of her 412 Youth Zone coach, she kept pushing forward.

Poetic's acceptance into a master’s program at the University of Pittsburgh highlights the life-changing impact of Auberle’s Young Adult Services. Her ultimate goal? To continue for her Doctorate and carve out her place in academia.

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