Four Pillars of Focus
Successful transition to adulthood for former foster youth require comprehensive, coordinated support. This includes stable housing, employment and economic development, youth development and community development.
Bell House
Support for foster youth ends, often abruptly, once they age out of care at 21. During this time these youth are left vulnerable to homelessness and instability. Bell House provides housing assistance, intensive case management, and wraparound services for youth ages 21-23, ensuring they have the resources and guidance to build secure, self-sufficient futures.
Beyond housing, Empower 21 fosters long-term success through workforce development and partnerships with local employers.
Prosperity Program
We support youth in securing meaningful employment opportunities. Youth receive individualized job readiness services, including résumé building, interview preparation, and employment navigation.
We connect youth to identify their academic needs and connect them to high school diploma and GED completion services, along with access to work‑appropriate clothing, to reduce barriers and promote long‑term economic stability.
Next Gen
Adolescents with foster care experience face disproportionately high rates of school dropout, placement instability, and homelessness. Carrie Bell Cares’ core mission is to support youth and foster their development through comprehensive, strength‑based services. Foster youth are supported in building positive social networks, receiving educational assistance, and participating in health and wellness programming. Financial literacy workshops and life‑skills training, including cooking courses, further prepare young people to navigate adulthood with confidence and self‑sufficiency.
Purpose Pathway
We seek to establish a care center that will serve as a hub of support for youth and young adults, to identify needs and meet those needs through community partnerships.
The center will provide a safe and supportive environment that fosters personal growth, community engagement, and skill development.
Core services will include therapy and trauma‑informed mental health care, food assistance, academic learning support, and workforce readiness programs designed to promote self‑sufficiency and positive community impact.
