About

Second Chance Homes Inc

We offer young people leaving foster care in Antelope Valley a furnished room, steady support, and coaching for school and work — so early adulthood starts with stability, not another scramble for a place to sleep.

Two-story suburban residence on a quiet street

A place to land. A path to stand on your own.

Who we serve

Ages 18–21, typically a single room in a single-gender home. Priority for youth leaving foster care in Antelope Valley / SPA 1. Agency referrals are welcome and often the fastest path.

Where we are

First owned property in the Palmdale area (Palmdale, CA · Antelope Valley · LA County SPA 1). A Lancaster home is shown as in the pipeline as we expand capacity across SPA 1.

Hours & response

Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

If you are placing a youth, we aim to respond within 48–72 hours.

Program

What life looks like in the homes

Housing is the platform. Skills and partner referrals are how early adulthood gets traction.

Independent living skills

Budgeting, cooking, laundry, housemate communication, and the basics of holding a lease later.

Education pathways

Support for re-enrollment, GED, community college, and trade programs with quiet study space at home.

Workforce readiness

Resume help, interview practice, and connections to Antelope Valley employers and workforce partners.

Wellness & navigation

Warm handoffs to behavioral health, mentoring, and community supports — we do not replace clinical care.

How it works

From first click to settling in

  1. Check availability

    Browse homes and rooms online — the same way you’d scan apartments in the private market.

  2. Inquire or refer

    Residents and caregivers submit an inquiry. Agencies send a structured referral with urgency.

  3. Team confirms

    Placement staff verify eligibility, bed status, and timing, then coordinate move-in.

  4. Settle in & build skills

    Housing plus coaching for school, work, and independent living — so the next step is sustainable.

Young adult studying with notebooks and a laptop at a sunlit desk

Why the website is part of the program

Most transitional housing sites are static. We designed this one like an apartment search so residents practice real housing literacy — and so agencies can place faster with less operational lift.

  • · CMS-updated availability with “as of” dates
  • · Separate paths for residents and agency referrers
  • · Partner wall for SPA 1 network trust

FAQ

Common questions

Who can live here?

Young people ages 18–21 leaving foster care in Antelope Valley / LA County SPA 1, plus caregivers and agencies helping them find a place. Homes are usually single-gender with one person per room.

How do I know if a room is really open?

Each home shows open, limited, or full, with the date staff last checked. A hold is only real after the placement team confirms — not by clicking alone.

How fast do you answer agency referrals?

We aim for 48–72 hours. Use the referral form for urgency notes, or contact the placement desk for time-sensitive cases.

What support comes with the housing?

A furnished room plus coaching for independent living, school, and work — so the next step into private-market housing is realistic.

Can my organization partner with you?

Yes. We welcome county units, CBOs, faith groups, educators, and employers. Visit Partners or Contact to start the conversation.

Next step: see what’s open

Browse rooms or send a referral — we’ll meet you with a human confirmation.