Welcome to Second Chance Homes
A comprehensive onboarding roadmap for transition-age youth, social workers, and placing agencies. Everything you need for a smooth, dignified move-in.
Placement & Confirmation
Referral reviewed, intake completed, and bed reservation locked within 24–48 hours by our placement desk.
Day 1 Move-In & Orientation
Welcome tour, room keys, welcome hygiene pack, and initial meeting with your assigned Case Manager.
First 30 Days & Plan
Creation of your Individualized Transition Plan (ITP), enrollment support (education/jobs), and life-skills goals.
Move-In Day Checklist
All homes provide fully furnished single-occupancy rooms with fresh bedding, towels, and closet storage.
What to Bring
- • Identification: State ID/Driver's License, Social Security Card, and Birth Certificate (if available).
- • Clothing: 7–10 days of casual, school, or interview attire. Laundry machines & detergent are on-site.
- • Personal Care: Favorite personal hygiene products (welcome basics provided upon arrival).
- • Medications: Current prescriptions in original pharmacy containers with doctor labels.
- • Electronics: Phone, charger, laptop or tablet for school and employment search.
What to Leave Behind
- • No Weapons or Firearms: Zero-tolerance policy for weapons, knives, or dangerous items.
- • No Unprescribed Substances: Alcohol, cannabis, or illicit substances are prohibited on premises.
- • No Large Furniture: Rooms are fully furnished (bed, desk, chair, wardrobe, nightstand).
- • No Pets: Service animals approved via intake documentation prior to arrival only.
- • No Open Flame Items: Candles, incense, and hot plates are prohibited for fire safety.
House Agreements & Expectations
Our standards are designed to protect resident safety, cultivate mutual respect, and create a peaceful environment for personal growth.
🕒 Curfew & Wellness Check
Standard evening curfew (10:00 p.m. weeknights / 11:00 p.m. weekends) with flexible passes for work or academic commitments approved by Case Management.
🤝 Weekly Case Management
Mandatory weekly 1-on-1 check-ins with your assigned Social Worker to track life skills, savings goals, employment milestones, and permanent housing search.
🏡 Shared Chores & Cleanliness
Residents maintain their private room and rotate light communal chores (kitchen wipe-down, trash removal) to maintain household dignity.
🛡️ Privacy & Single Occupancy
Every resident is entitled to privacy in their single room. Staff respect private space with advance notice for scheduled inspections.
🚫 Overnight Guest Policy
For safety and licensing compliance, no unapproved outside visitors or overnight guests are permitted inside the residence.
🎓 Work or Education Active
Residents actively engage in school, vocational training, internship, or employment search with staff support and guidance.
County Notice & Transition Guidelines
Second Chance Homes operates under strict compliance with California Community Care Licensing (CCL) and LA County DCFS/Probation transitional housing standards.
14-Day Transition Planning
Before any resident moves out or graduates into permanent housing, a mandatory 14-day transition planning conference is held with the youth, case manager, and county social worker.
30-Day Written Notice
Standard programmatic discharges or non-emergency transitions require a minimum 30-day written notification to the placing county agency before room reassignment occurs.
Emergency Safety Notice
In immediate safety situations, immediate verbal notification within 2 hours is provided to the designated caseworker, followed by written incident documentation within 24 hours.
Questions About Move-In or Referrals?
Our intake team responds to agency referrals and caregiver questions within 24–48 hours.