San Bernardino County, in partnership with Family Assistance Program, has been awarded $5.8 million in Homekey Round 3 funding from the California Department of Housing and Community Development to construct 22 interim housing units to serve homeless youth, which may include but is not limited to those who have previously been in foster care or involved with the probation system.**
The project itself will be led by Family Assistance Program, a nonprofit agency that provides housing and supportive services to vulnerable populations in the High Desert region.
“This critical funding will enable us to increase access to safe housing and supportive services for young adults who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness,” said Carrie Harmon, director of the San Bernardino County Community Development and Housing Department. “I’m deeply grateful to the Family Assistance Program for their partnership and tireless efforts to fund this important project.”
The Homekey funding will support the expansion of the TAY (Transition-Age Youth) Tiny Home Village in Victorville, which currently serves as a youth drop-in facility and community center in Old Town Victorville. The addition will include 22 interim housing units specifically for young adults between the ages of 18-24. The campus will also offer on-site supportive services, including case management, healthcare navigation, substance use counseling, mental health services, family reunification and workforce development resources.
“As youth homelessness continues to be a critical issue in our region, we’re glad to receive this funding to expand the TAY Tiny Home Village and enhance the services we provide to young adults,” said Darryl Evey, CEO of Family Assistance Program. “I appreciate the county’s continued support of our efforts and would like to thank the state for providing these vital funds.”
Family Assistance Program, a dedicated county partner, brings extensive experience as a homeless service provider with established programs including domestic violence shelters, transitional housing, homeless youth outreach, re-entry services, and anti-human trafficking initiatives throughout San Bernardino County.
The partnership between the county and Family Assistance Program represents a coordinated response to addressing youth homelessness. The campus expansion will help meet the needs identified in the 2025 Point-in-Time Count report, which recorded over 300 sheltered and unsheltered youth between the ages of 18-24.
In addition to state funding, the TAY Tiny Home Village expansion project has also received financial support from the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation and Southwest Gas. For more information, please visit familyassist.org/programs/youth-centers/tiny-home-village.