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.

Quiet, calm sunlit room with wood desk and warm morning light

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

Who we serve

Ages 18–21, transitional housing for youth leaving foster care in SPA 1.

Where we are

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

Hours & response

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

Agency referrals receive priority response within 24–48 business hours.

Program

What life looks like in the homes

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

Young adults preparing food together around a kitchen table

Independent living skills

Budgeting, cooking, laundry, talking with housemates — the everyday skills that make the next lease possible.

Young adults studying and collaborating with laptops

Education pathways

Help getting back into school, GED, community college, or trades, with quiet space at home to study.

Youth workshop with people collaborating around a table

Workforce readiness

Resumes, interview practice, and introductions to Antelope Valley employers who will hire young adults.

Supportive one-on-one consultation in a calm indoor setting

Wellness & navigation

Warm introductions to counseling, mentoring, and community supports. We do not replace clinical care.

How it works

From first conversation to settling in

  1. See what is open

    Look at homes and rooms in Palmdale and Lancaster — what is open, limited, or coming soon.

  2. Reach out

    Youth and caregivers ask about a room. Case managers send a referral with urgency and context.

  3. We confirm together

    Placement staff check eligibility, bed status, and timing, then plan move-in with you.

  4. Settle in and build

    A room of your own, plus coaching for school, work, and the skills to stay housed after you leave.

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

Why we exist

Aging out of foster care should not mean couch-surfing or a shelter bed. We give young adults a real room, a house community, and coaching for school and work — so the next chapter starts with dignity.

  • · Furnished rooms with clear house expectations
  • · Separate doors for youth, caregivers, and case managers
  • · Partners across SPA 1 who hire, mentor, and support

Impact & accountability

Housing is the start — community impact is the story

Second Chance Homes Inc serves young adults leaving foster care and the neighbors around them. We publish residences we support, resources we share locally, and how fast the placement desk aims to answer — then keep those numbers honest as the work grows. Staff update the figures in Sanity whenever they change.

Live bed capacity

2 open of 6 beds

Across 2 homes on the site right now. See residences →

Community impact

Residences served. Resources given. Neighbors helped.

The story behind the beds — what we put back into Antelope Valley. Edit each number in Studio → Impact stats.

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Scattered-Site Homes

Sierra House (Palmdale) & Juniper Residence (Lancaster)

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Private Bedrooms

100% single-occupancy with study desks and storage

24–48h

Placement Response Target

Direct coordination for caseworkers, probation & youth

18–21

Who We House

Transition-age foster youth (TAY / AB 12) in SPA 1

On the site today

  • · Residences we serve and resources shared with the community (Studio → Impact stats)
  • · Live open beds agencies can see before they call
  • · Response goal for referrals: 24–48 hours
  • · Who we house: ages 18–21 leaving foster care in SPA 1

As residents move through

  • · Young people housed and how long they stay
  • · School and work milestones while in residence
  • · Referrals received versus placements made
  • · Community resources distributed month by month

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.

See what is open

Look at homes, ask about a room, or refer a youth — we will meet you with a real person.