PROGRAMS

“It’s all about the young people Casa Valentina serves. In turn, being involved with the organization let’s us work toward something you can see, feel, do to better ourselves.”

Residential Program (The Live and Learn Community)

Casa Valentina is a Live & Learn Community for youth 18-23 years old who have transitioned out of foster care or other disadvantaged backgrounds. We promote academic success, provide exposure to new experiences, and strengthen interpersonal and general life skills.

Residency has many benefits, including a built-in community, tuition waivers, immersive experiences and other incentives designed to empower our residents for a successful future. The interview and selection process assesses each young person’s strengths, needs, and areas of growth.

Since opening our doors, over 300 young men and women have called Casa Valentina “home.”

Life Skills

Casa Valentina’s life skills curriculum is built upon five pillars of success and has been refined over the last 18 years.

Education – Residents receive tuition waivers, academic tutoring and support
Employment – Residents learn workforce readiness skills, participate in internships/apprenticeships, and explore career opportunities.
Financial Literacy – Residents learn how to manage their finances and practice good fiscal habits.
Self-Care – Residents learn the tools to enhance their overall holistic wellness.
Daily Living – Residents learn the essential skills for independent living.

Immersive Experiences

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How We Do It:

Individualized life coaching
Life skills workshops
Hands-on experiences & activities

Contact us if you or someone you know is interested!

Youth can stay at Casa Valentina for one to three years, based on their individual needs. Once they leave our residential program, they continue to receive support and services through our Aftercare Program.

External Life Skills Program (Youth Ages 13-17)

Through our collaborative partnerships with the Florida Department of Children and Families and Miami-Dade County – we “kicked off” our most ambitious expansion to date! We began leading life skills workshops for youth ages 13-17, in Miami-Dade County public middle and high schools. We know how important it is to bring these critical life skills to all youth in a tailored manner that meets them where they are.

Life Skills

Our Life Skills Program is designed to prepare youth, ages 13 through 17, for the rigors of life. Thanks to our funding partners, our sessions free of charge. Our curriculum focuses specifically on the five pillars of success:

Education
Employment
Financial Literacy
Self-Care
Daily Living

If you are interested in Casa Valentina presenting life skills to your students, please contact Mickael Charles ([email protected]) for more information!

External Life Skills Program (Youth Ages 18-23)

Our hands-on life skills workshops for youth ages 18-23, focus on the vital issues that matter to emerging young adults. We understand the importance of delivering these essential life skills to young people in a way that is customized to their individual needs and current circumstances.

Life Skills

Thanks to our funding partners, our sessions free of charge. Our discussions enable young people to find the real-world application and challenges them to grow on their journey of self-discovery.

If you are interested in Casa Valentina presenting life skills to your students, please contact Mickael Charles ([email protected]) for more information!