Building Strong Roots.
Creating Pathways to Strong Independence.
Carla’s House of Healing is A supervised independent living program helping young adults transition from foster care into adulthood with the housing, skills, relationships, resources, and confidence needed to build an independent future.
More Than Housing.
A Pathway to Independence.
Carla’s House of Healing is designed to help young adults build stable, independent, and successful lives.
We provide a safe home, individualized support, life-skills training, educational guidance, workforce preparation, financial-literacy education, wellness services, and meaningful community connections.
Our goal is not simply to provide housing, it is to help young adults build the foundation for lifelong success.
A Program of Houston Strong Children Services
Who We Serve
Carla’s House supports young adults who are transitioning into adulthood and may need additional support, resources, and opportunities to build independent lives.
Young adults may have experienced:
- Foster care involvement
- Housing instability
- Family disruption
- Educational barriers
- Limited support systems
- Economic challenges
- Trauma or adverse life experiences
The Carla’s House Pathway to Strong Independence
Housing is only the beginning. Each young adult receives individualized support designed to help them move from stability to sustainable independence.
Safe & Supportive Housing
A stable and welcoming environment where young adults can begin building their future.
Individualized Case Management
Personalized planning, goal setting, and coordinated support services.
Education & Career Development
Support for high school completion, GED programs, college, trade schools, and certifications.
Employment & Workforce Readiness
Job readiness, résumé development, interviewing skills, and employment connections.
Financial Literacy
Budgeting, banking, saving, credit education, and financial planning.
Independent Living Skills
Cooking, cleaning, transportation, organization, and daily living responsibilities.
Physical Health & Wellness
Healthy living, nutrition, fitness, and access to healthcare resources.
Behavioral & Emotional Wellness
Trauma-informed support and access to emotional wellness resources.
Housing Stability
Preparation for permanent housing and successful transitions to independent living.
Mentorship & Community Connections
Building healthy relationships with mentors and supportive adults.
Transportation & Community Access
Learning to independently navigate work, school, healthcare, and community resources.
The Road to
Strong Independence
A clear path. A brighter future.
ARRIVE
Safe housing, stability, and immediate support.
STABILIZE
Addressing health, safety, documentation, and essential needs.
DISCOVER
Exploring interests, strengths, goals, and opportunities.
PREPARE
Building education, transportation, and life skills.
EARN
Employment preparation and career development.
SAVE
Budgeting, banking, and financial planning.
TRANSITION
Securing housing and long-term stability.
THRIVE
Living independently with confidence and community support.
What Life Looks Like at Carla’s House
Carla’s House is more than a place to stay, it is a place to grow.
Residents participate in life-skills activities, education, career preparation, wellness programs, financial-literacy workshops, mentoring opportunities, community engagement, and creative experiences designed to prepare them for independent adulthood.
- Mentoring
- Music Production
- Fitness & Wellness
- STEM & Innovation
- E-Sports & Gaming
- Community Service
- Gardening Programs
- Career Development
- Budgeting Workshops
- Cooking & Meal Planning
It Takes More Than a Home to Build Independence.
Carla’s House is building a network of employers, mentors, educators, healthcare providers, housing partners, financial professionals, and community organizations committed to helping young adults successfully transition into adulthood.
- Donate
- Volunteer
- Provide Training
- Become a Mentor
- Sponsor a Resident
- Hire a Young Adult
- Become a Housing Partner