Youth Seeking Refuge from War
Youth are welcomed into the community as long-term community members and as the ‘adoptive’ children who live together in a community home with a community member licensed foster parent responsible for their direct care. Youth grow up in the community until they are ready to transition fully into adulthood. Youth are supported socially, emotionally, spiritually, and physically, as well as with education and generally adjusting to life in the United States. Once youth have moved out of the direct proximity of the home, they can continue to have the community as an extended family for their future. Many return regularly for resources and meals.
Youth and Families Exiting Homelessness
The community provides a place of refuge and support for young adults and families whose circumstances have put them out on the street or escaping violence. This program is aimed at individuals/families who are wanting to engage in a larger community and parents who are working to create a stable environment for their children and are seeking support and guidance in their efforts. As community members they are provided with comprehensive support including food, housing, a supportive and diverse environment, emotional support, childcare, financial support, help finding employment, educational support, and assistance planning for home ownership if desired. Once families are secure they are integrated and supported by the community for as long as they desire.
Supportive Adults and Families/Volunteers
Individuals who wish to be engaged in the supportive work of the community and who bring a variety of skills both live and/or work regularly in the community, interning in the home, or providing consistent and supportive services. Staff of Angelica Village are limited; one full time and 2 part time who manage many of the day to day activities, the land and the supportive services coordination done by volunteers.
Families/Adults Seeking refuge from War
Families who have arrived in the United States with refugee status who live in the immediate community. They are provided comprehensive support including food, housing, general acculturation support, a therapeutic environment, emotional support, childcare, financial support, help finding employment, educational support and general assistance as refugees. Families can become part of the community while in transition to a life in the U.S. or once stabilized, they can choose to move on.