We’re proud to announce a major milestone in our fight to end the foster care to homelessness pipeline. The RightWay Foundation has officially purchased property to provide interim housing for transition-age foster youth in Los Angeles.
After years of planning, persistence, and powerful partnerships, escrow closed on Friday, July 18 on a 16 unit duplex located in Koreatown. This property is not just a building but a lifeline for youth aging out of foster care who too often fall through the cracks.
The current foster care system is directly funneling into the homelessness crisis seen across the country. Around 50% of people experiencing homelessness in the United States have been in foster care at some point in their lives (Annie E. Casey Foundation, 2025). Unfortunately this issue is highlighted here in one of the largest cities in the world, Los Angeles. According to a California Policy Lab study, about 1,000 Los Angeles foster youth enter adulthood each year, with nearly 25% of them facing homelessness by their early twenties (California Policy Lab, 2024).
These eye-opening statistics show the urgent need for safe, transitional housing for youth aging out of foster care. Without it, many face homelessness, instability, and a rough path into adulthood. However, this property is a critical step toward not only providing housing but also the necessary tools youth need to live successfully.
In the new Koreatown property, there will be no shared rooms, as each tenant will have their own unit. This is a huge difference compared to most shared living situations that this demographic may find themselves in. This will give each tenant a sense of independence and the confidence needed to thrive in adulthood.
The RightWay Foundation intends for the Ktown property to not be a permanent housing solution; however it will serve as interim housing that will allow each tenant to leave with the necessary life skills to navigate adulthood.
On-site there will be supportive services provided by RightWay that will aim to give the youth the necessary tools. Ayesha, the lead therapist in this amazing project, will provide full time, on-site mental health support. There will be a job developer on site occasionally to help with career readiness and job placement. Additionally, there will be a housing navigator on-site to assist the youth in finding and moving into long-term housing. Through this, RightWay aims to provide a foundation of long-term success.
This property is more than just walls and a roof, but a promise to our youth that they are not forgotten. At The RightWay Foundation, we know that stable housing is just the beginning. With mental health services, career development, and one-on-one housing support, we’re giving our youth more than a place to live but a chance to lead.
Stay tuned and follow us on our Instagram as we share more updates from Koreatown and continue building futures one youth at a time.
Sources ¹ Annie E. Casey Foundation. (2025). What Happens to Youth Aging Out of Foster Care? Retrieved from https://www.aecf.org/blog/what-happens-to-youth-aging-out-of-foster-care ² California Policy Lab. (2024). Aging Out of Foster Care in Los Angeles: Opportunities to Prevent Homelessness Among Transition-Aged Youth. Retrieved from https://capolicylab.org/aging-out-of-foster-care-in-los-angeles