The LOFT supports youth ages 12–17 who are experiencing homelessness or housing instability by offering a safe, supportive place during times of crisis. Youth are welcomed with care, respect, and understanding—no matter what brings them here.
 

As part of Washington State’s efforts to prevent teen homelessness, The LOFT provides temporary housing, individualized support, referrals, and help planning next steps toward safe and stable housing.

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Temporary Housing

The LOFT offers a calm, home like space where teens can feel safe and supported while they explore their options. Youth come to The LOFT in many ways—through schools, families, community partners, or on their own. What matters most is that they are met without judgment and with compassion.

Supportive staff are available day and night to build trusting relationships and help youth stay connected to school, supports, and community resources. Services are tailored to each young person’s goals and may include case management, counseling, help with employment, healthcare connections, and basic needs.

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Support & Case Management

At The LOFT, youth oversee their own goals. Case managers work alongside youth to support their choices—whether that means strengthening family relationships or finding another safe and supportive living option.

Youth are helped to access housing resources, education, healthcare, and other supports when they are ready.

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Family Reconciliation

When teens flee their families, our goal is to facilitate safe and stable family reconciliation. We work with the families through counseling and related case management services to support the family in their life together. The LOFT provides temporary housing, so if reconciliation is not an option, we work through community partners to help teens to leverage natural supports and identify long-term housing solutions with another guardian in a positive environment.

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Host Homes

Some youth benefit from living in a family home rather than a shelter setting. Host Homes is a community based option where caring adults open their homes to youth who need safety, stability, and connection.

Catholic Charities Walla Walla supports youth in building trusted relationships and community connections that can lead to Host Home opportunities. Staff work alongside youth and host families to create supportive matches and provide ongoing guidance, encouragement, and resources.

Host Homes is rooted in the belief that young people thrive when they have safe relationships and a place where they feel they belong.

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For more information please contact:

​The Loft: (509) 876-0130
Loft@cceasternwa.org