My Home at Artisan Court

My Home at Artisan Court provides a place where former foster youth ages 18-21 can find a home and build a path to independence. This supportive transitional housing program is the result of collaboration among Youth and Family Services YMCA, the Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara and County Child Welfare Services.

Research tells us that 65% of young people leaving foster care don’t have a place to live and 40% will be on public assistance or incarcerated within four years. At My Home, young people who were facing homelessness are not simply housed; they receive the support they need to mature into self-sufficient adults. Our on-site staff and volunteers provide case management, education advocacy and preparation, work readiness training, life skills classes, and counseling.

The support that Youth and Family Services YMCA offers at My Home is funded largely through generous contributions from local foundations and individuals. In addition many local organizations including the FoodBank, Assistance League, The Women’s Fund, Santa Barbara City College and Social Venture Partners are providing the resources needed to help our young residents beat the odds and become something great.

Amenities

Community Room
Program Room
Supportive Services Offices
Community Garden
Laundry
Landscaped Court Yard 5,940 sq. ft
Common Decks
Utilities
High Speed Internet

Services

Multidisciplinary services provide Artisan Court’s residents the needed support and encouragement necessary to successfully maintain permanent housing. The Housing Authority partners with two local agencies, YMCA Youth and Family Services (YFS) and PathPoint to provide these on-site support services. YFS provides social services to Santa Barbara’s pre-teens, teens and young adults (18-24) and encompasses Noah’s Anchorage Youth Crisis Shelter in Santa Barbara, the Isla Vista Teen Center and Street Outreach Services. PathPoint has been a leader in the field of supported employment and living services, providing job skills assessment, job placement, and community independent skills to people who are usually underserved. On-site coordinators provide workshops/classes for Artisan Court residents, in addition to a wide range of residential, day programs, and employment services.