Programs
Six programs, built with young adults who've been through foster care, and one front door: The Porch. Use as many or as few as you need.
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The Porch
Our front door. A drop-in center open every day with hot meals, showers, laundry, Wi-Fi, and navigators who can help with almost anything.
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Housing
Landing Homes
Furnished apartments with up to 24 months of rent support, a key on day one, and someone to call when the pipe bursts.
92 apartments across 14 buildings
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Mentoring
Anchor Mentors
One trained adult, matched for at least two years, who answers the phone at 11 p.m. and shows up for the graduation.
3.4 yrs average length of a mentor match
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Education and work
Pathways
GED to graduate school, apprenticeships to first paychecks. Paid training, tuition help, and an employer network that hires our people.
74% of apprentices hired full-time
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Life skills and money
Life Lab
The stuff nobody taught you, taught by people who had to learn it the hard way. Plus a savings match that doubles every dollar.
$412K saved by young adults in Lantern Match since 2019
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Health and counseling
Wellbeing
Free counseling with licensed therapists, peer support groups, and a health navigator who will sit with you in the waiting room.
10 days longest wait for a first counseling session
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Families
Young Parents
Support for young moms and dads who are breaking the cycle in real time: childcare help, parenting circles, and two-bedroom apartments.
96% of children remained safely with their parents