Waltham House

Waltham House is the first residential group home designed specifically for LGBTQ youth in New England, and one of only three of its kind in the nation. Its founding principles are that every child deserves to live in an environment in which they feel safe, respected, supported and cared for by those around them.

The group home provides a safe and supportive living environment with 24-hour staffing for up to 12 gay, lesbian, bisexual, and/or transgender youth ages 14–18. Many youth at Waltham House have experienced difficulty — at home or in placement — due to their gender expression or sexuality identities. Their stay at Waltham House prepares them for what is next in their plan which may be reunification with their families, transitioning to a foster family, or preparing for independent living.

In the large, federal style home, located in Waltham, the LGBTQ group home offers an array of behavioral and mental health services to support youth and help them build the self-sufficiency they will need for their future.

The Home helps to ensure healthy development of all children at risk, without regard to race, religion, gender identity/expression or sexual orientation.

Read success stories of youth who lived at Waltham House.

 

Waltham House 2019 Brochure