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Fostering Independence, Inspiring Growth. Donate Now: https://www.homespacecorp.org Homespace has programs in Buffalo to help foster youth and their children.
Homespace opened the Supervised Independent Living Program (SILP) in April 2008. SILP is a supervised, supportive apartment program for 18-21 year old youth in the foster care system. Some are pregnant/parenting. This program allows for youth to remain in the foster care system so that they can continue to pursue goals related to independent living while also getting the education and support to be positive, nurturing parents. There are a total of 13 townhouses and each unit has 2-3 bedrooms, a living room, kitchen, dining area, and bathroom. Our residents share a secured courtyard, laundry facility, and a family visitation/recreation room. We also have Community SILP for youth who are more independent. Our Young Person Resource & Empowerment Program (Y-PREP), is designed to serve male and female youth between the ages of 14 and 21, currently placed in foster care, young adults 21-23 who have aged out of foster care, and youth who are at-risk for entering foster care. Second Chance Home (SCH) was created in response to the unmet needs in the Buffalo community in that there was a growing number of youth were being placed in the foster care system. SCH opened in 2006 in order to provide youth between the ages of 14-21 with a safe, supportive home to raise their children in while working towards their permanency goals. SCH is comprised of eight bedrooms and a shared dining room, living room, kitchen, and bathrooms. There is a laundry facility, a nursery, and a fully-fenced backyard with a playground provided by Fisher-Price. One of the most important qualities of Second Chance Home is the atmosphere of a shared community living that takes place. Every resident contributes to the care of the home by doing daily chores and preparing meals. The focus of our Next Step program is to support clients in developing Independent Living (IL) Skills including waking one-self independently, making appointments, self-administration of medication/medication management, navigating public transportation, budgeting, cooking, meal preparation/grocery shopping, home maintenance, and communicating effectively with peers.
09/26/2026
Happy HR Professionals Day! Thank you for all that you do!
09/25/2026
🎉Tonight is the night! We'll see you this evening at Mister Goodbar!
If you can't make the party but still want to support Homespace, click the link below to donate to our general fund which helps support our mission year round! ♥
https://homespacecorp.networkforgood.com/projects/182124-everyday-giving
09/19/2026
One week away! Join us next Friday at Mister Goodbar to raise funds for Homespace!
09/07/2026
Happy Labor Day! Homespace employees enjoy a paid holiday today.
09/05/2026
On this international day of charity, consider a donation to support Homespace at www.homespacecorp.org
09/03/2026
September is child welfare workforce appreciation month! Homespace is excited to celebrate our staff during this special month with a staff appreciation boat ride this weekend. It takes a very special person to work in child welfare, and our kids would not be the same without you! THANK YOU! Thank a child welfare worker this month!
08/31/2026
Happy International Day for People of African Descent!
08/31/2026
Homespace is proud to participate in the Connecting Care program! Check out this video to learn what Connecting Care and Social Care Network is all about, and reach out to us by calling 716-881-4600 ext. 4 or emailing [email protected] if you are a Medicaid member and want to learn how to use these services.
New York State Department of Health Social Care Network Program This video highlights the Social Care Network (SCN) program, which ...
08/26/2026
Today is women's equality day! Homespace is proud to have many strong women on its leadership team.
08/19/2026
Madd Grafix artist Mark Madden was honored to bring new life, color, attention and imagery to his prexisting Mural at Homespace. Originally painted to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the organization, we asked him if he would be willing to update it with our new logo, and he gave it a beautiful and complete refresh.
"Of all the public art I’ve done in Buffalo over the last 20 years, this is my favorite mural. The fact I got to go back in and add new elements, bright flowing color schemes and the new logo really has me overjoyed. The mission of Homespace to assist in young mothers in the foster care system really resonates positivity and I hope the mural reflects that vision. I intentionally used lotus fowers as a main focal point because of the story of a beautiful flower that blooms in dark murky waters...meaning your past and obstacles should not judge your future. Thnk you to everyone who has cheered me on during this paint process." -Mark Madden
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