Wall Raising Ceremony

Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009

9am - 10am

24016 Elrond Lane, Lake Forest, CA

California studies show 65 percent of foster youth, emancipate without a place to live. Within eighteen months of their discharge, nearly 40 percent of transitioning youth are homeless. HomeAid Orange County is working with The Teen Project to address this critical issue for homeless youth. The two organizations are marking a construction milestone with a Wall Raising Ceremony.

When completed the three bedroom house will be transformed into a spacious, functional six bedroom home including a remodeled family room, kitchen and dining area with the capacity to provide a secure and stable home for up to five homeless emancipated foster young women. The average stay in the program will be 24 months with the ultimate goal for each young woman to become productive, independent and self-sufficient.

The Teen Project is a non-profit agency with the mission to provide teens aging out of the foster care system with all of the resources and support of an intact family. In addition, to allow the greatest opportunity for a successful transition to adulthood.