Somerville Village: Support for Higher Education

The Home for Little Wanderers has launched its newest program to help transitional age youth, Somerville Village: Support for Higher Education. The two story house, conveniently located in Somerville around the corner from a stop for the MBTA #95 bus, has 15 bedrooms, five full bathrooms, a large kitchen, ample living area and designated study and office space. The innovative program is designed to enable young women who are homeless or at-risk for homelessness to pursue post-secondary education by providing housing, therapeutic, emotional, and educational supports.

Who do we serve?

Somerville Village will serve up to fifteen young women who are at least 18 years of age at the time of admission. Ideal candidates need to meet the following requirements:

Have earned a high school diploma or equivalent; or are within one year of doing so
Has exhibited a strong desire to pursue higher education
Shows a determination to change the trajectory of their lives for the better
Responds well to consistent living arrangement
Seeks clinical support during difficult times
Willingness to self-manage their medications

What services do we offer?

Somerville Village uses evidenced-based intervention and prevention to provide a network of support to students. Life Coaches are the heart of the program providing weekly (or more) on-going support to help students develop and achieve educational and life goals. They help coordinate services within the community and hold students accountable in their process. In addition, the young women are provided with the opportunity and support needed to:

Enhance self-awareness
Actively participate in personal development and academic growth
Further develop connections to the community
Increase ability to access available support services
Develop healthy adult and peer relationships and build lifelong connections

For more information or to receive an application:

directortay@thehome.org
508-531-1483