Who We Are:

Machiah’s House is a transitional six-bed group home, operating 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for homeless young female adults in Charlotte, NC. Machiah’s House is able to serve six female adults between the ages of 18 to 21 years old. Our structured program provides residential care and training in a home like setting with a goal of teaching independence within the home and in the community.  All placements are referred by Department of Social Services (DSS), Department of Education, families/friends, and churches. Admission decisions are made by Machiah’s House staff. Agencies and all other inquiries should call Machiah’s House prior to placement to ensure open availability.

Mission Statement:

To improve the lives of young women who have aged out of foster care, through an innovative partnership of community resources that enhance their safety and quality of life.

Vision Statement:

Machiah’s House is committed to ensuring that all young female adults impacted by foster care have safe, healthy, and nurturing stability through a quality, comprehensive continuum of care in the fields of social services, education, career-building, corrections, mental health and housing that promotes strong self-independence and advocates for change. We continuously innovate to provide an unwavering commitment of proven programs that engage natural supports to grow, connect, improve and move forward to healthy development.

Core Values:

As a faith-based organization, we value:

* A belief in God, promoting spiritual growth and relationships that foster Christian morality, responsibility, a need to serve others, and a strong work ethic.

* Honesty, Integrity and Ethical in all interactions.

* A right for all young adults to be safe and respected as they realize their fullest potential for their lives.

* A nurturing environment that emphasizes personal responsibility, positive communication, effective decision-making and appropriate expression of one’s awareness.

* The goal for each young adult to have reconciliation with their past, zeal for the present and hope for the future.

The Residence