Casa Valentina

About Casa Valentina

Since 2006, Casa Valentina has empowered young adults with experience in foster care, homelessness, and other unstable living situations to build stable, independent futures. Through affordable housing, life skills education, individualized coaching, and community-based programming, youth gain the practical skills, confidence, and support they need to achieve their educational, employment, financial, and personal goals.

Today, Casa Valentina's impact extends far beyond its Residential Program. While residents receive safe, affordable housing and intensive support for up to two years, the organization's External Life Skills Program brings interactive workshops directly to schools, group homes, and community partners throughout Miami-Dade County, allowing even more youth to develop the tools to successfully navigate young adulthood.

Our Programs

 Residential Program

Young adults ages 18–23 live in safe, fully furnished apartments while working toward educational, employment, and personal goals. Across our two campuses, 21 residents receive individualized coaching, life skills training, and aftercare support as they prepare for independent living. Since 2006, more than 300 youth have participated in the Residential Program. 

External Life Skills Program

Casa Valentina's mobile External Life Skills Program delivers no-cost, interactive workshops directly to schools, group homes, and community organizations. Covering topics like education, employment, financial literacy, self-care, and daily living, the program equips young people with the practical skills needed to thrive in life. To date, the program has reached more than 3,500 youth across Miami-Dade County. 

Lasting Impact

Your support goes beyond just housing. You help provide the foundation for lasting independence through education, employment, financial literacy and wellness. Your support reminds our youth that a caring community believes in their future.

Whether providing a safe place to call home or delivering important life skills in the community, Casa Valentina is helping youth build lives of opportunity and independence.