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At the YWCA Santa Monica / Westside we know that the best chance for each young woman to reach her goals is to stay in school. In our Housing and Education Program, we provide young women, who are former foster youth, with a home, food, social support and services for up to two and a half years while they attend school full-time, work part-time, save for their future and attend life skills classes. Young women graduate our program with a degree or professional certification and develop the background on which they can build a satisfying career and independence.

Residents

Residence

Residents live in our 7,000 square foot, beautifully renovated home that is part of the YWCA complex. Residents share a bedroom with a roommate and common areas such as a kitchen, living room, TV room and computer room with housemates. On-site staff provides 24-hour guidance. Our home is 1 block from Santa Monica College, near bus stops, employment opportunities and recreational activities.

The Program's Application Process

Realizing Their Dreams

Residents have attended UCLA, CSUDH, CSUN, CSULB, CSULA, Santa Monica College and the Art Institute of L.A. 100% of our graduates have earned a college degree or professional certification.

Resources

Contact: Sharrie Wunder, Housing Director (310) 314-1466 x 106

2019 14th Street
YWCA Santa Monica / Westside
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 452-3881