The program for homeless and former foster youth will open June 9. (Photo by wildpixel/iStock Photos Getty Images)
A groundbreaking new housing program aimed at tackling youth homelessness and supporting former foster youth will officially open its doors in Sussex County on Monday, June 9.
The initiative, Life Lines South, is the first supportive housing facility of its kind in the area and is part of West End Neighborhood House’s broader statewide Life Lines program.
Located at 11116 Shawnee Road in Harrington, the renovated former bed and breakfast now offers ten efficiency-style units for young adults aged 18 to 23 who are experiencing homelessness or have aged out of the foster care system.
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The grand opening event is expected to draw more than 140 guests, including state legislators.
The event will begin at 11 a.m. with guided tours, followed by formal remarks at 11:30 a.m. and light refreshments.
Life Lines South not only fills a critical gap in Delaware’s foster care and homelessness support infrastructure, but also brings services to an often-overlooked rural region.
The facility is situated in the heart of Delaware’s Mennonite community and reflects a growing commitment to addressing youth homelessness throughout the state.
Attendees will also have the opportunity to meet with key partners involved in youth homelessness prevention efforts and learn more about the Life Lines program’s expanding impact.
Raised in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, Jarek earned a B.A. in journalism and a B.A. in political science from Temple University in 2021. After running CNN’s Michael Smerconish’s YouTube channel, Jarek became a reporter for the Bucks County Herald before joining Delaware LIVE News.
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