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1st Chance Housing

Ending the foster care to homeless pipeline by investing in affordable housing, starting in North Carolina.

"A few months ago, we were sleeping in motels and my friend's couches. Thanks to 1st Chance Housing my daughter and I have our own two bedroom home. I cannot thank them enough for being willing to give us a chance."

Former Foster Youth & Single MomBased in Raleigh, North Carolina

Our Properties

Increasing the supply of affordable homes available to former foster youth and families at risk of losing their kids to CPS, funded through private philanthropy and HUD's FUP (Family Unification Program) and FYI (Fostering Youth to Independence) voucher programs.

2 Bed / 1 Ba in BurlingtonOpened in 2022

4 Bed / 2 Ba in RaleighOpened in 2023

Become a Landlord with us!Lock in long term rental agreements, backed by 1st Chance Housing.

For Real Estate Investors & Professionals

Secure Long Term Tenants at Market Rates

Join our monthly conference with other real estate professionals and affordable housing advocates to learn more about how you can end the foster care to homeless pipeline and secure long term tenants at market rates.

Ask to Join

For Non-Profit Organizations & Child Welfare Agencies

Unlock More Affordable Housing Options

Submit a referral to request more information from our partners at Wake County's Landlord Engagement Unit (Must reside in Wake County North Carolina)

Submit Referral

How it works

Frequently asked questions answered

I'm looking for housing. What do I do?

We're currently working with The Hope Center at Pullen and Have n House. Please contact these agencies to obtain a referral if you are living in Wake County. We're working hard to expand our partners and locations.

What is 1st Chance Housing?

We're landlords on a mission to end the foster care to homeless pipeline. We develop affordable housing options in North Carolina and make those units available to parents at risk of CPS involvement, parents seeking reunification, and former youth youth at risk of homelessness.

I'm a caseworker. What do I do?

Submit a referral through your agency to Wake County's Landlord Engagement Unit and request housing through 1st Chance Housing via the "Submit Referral" button above.

What are FYI & FUP Vouchers?

FYI (Fostering Youth to Independence) and FUP (Family Unification Program) are federally funded programs through HUD administered through local housing authorities in partnership with local human service organizations (DCFS, DSS, etc).

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