A Home, A Family, A Future
Our Mission
Steadfast's Objectives and Goals
Safety
Provide an environment in which to heal from life’s traumas
Independence
Promote positive feelings of self-efficacy & independent living
Self-Sufficency
Decrease the dependence on public assistance programs
Financial Wellness
Increase financial assets & the financial literacy of our youth
Skills
Provide opportunities for education, & life- and job-skills training
Stability
Provide stability that leads to positive life-changes for the long term
The Steadfast Approach
Offer holistic support for healing the mind, body, & spirit - encouraging the practice of spiritual beliefs & transportation to the worship place of their choice.
Create a respectful, caring, stable environment where youth may safely examine their own lives & begin planning a path for their future with the greatest potential for mental health, physical health, financial health & independence.
Meet each youth where they are - without judgment... & connect our youth to resources in our community to provide stability, mentorship, programs, & resources.
Serving ages
16-21
Population We Serve
Homeless youth & youth transitioning out of foster care – ages 16-21.
Our current home opened in 2023 and is housing male youth.
We have a five-year plan to open a home for female residents.
“Eradicating Youth Homelessness In Frederick County”
At Steadfast, we provide a safe, stable home for youth experiencing homelessness, & for young people transitioning out of foster care.
Our team of live-in adults, volunteers, & community partners are invaluable to our mission.
We walk alongside our youth as they build the skills, confidence, & independence needed to create a brighter future – one free from the cycle of homelessness.
Whether you’re a young person looking for support, a partner ready to collaborate, or a donor wanting to make a lasting difference, there’s a place for you in our Steadfast family. Together, we’re creating stability, hope, & opportunity – one life at a time.