Each client that works with The Good Seed goes through a housing need assessment with Good Seed staff members. Good Seed maintains a housing resource directory which is continually updated by partner agencies and has trained staff who are experts on various housing resources. For clients that are in need of long-term housing, The Good Seed assist youth in securing housing, both market rate and affordable housing. In addition, through collaboration with other agencies additional housing opportunities and support are made available to enhance their opportunities for success.
Good Seed supportive housing program for Transition-Age Youth is more than “three meals and a bed.” We understand the value of a supportive and nurturing environment for young adults who have suffered from long-term instability. Good Seed encourages a learning environment focused on training, productivity and self-sufficiency. Our team assists clients to “rise to the occasion” to meet goals as small as learning how to use a washing machine to completing their financial aid forms online for college, in order to prepare them to assume adult responsibilities. If you decide to come to Good Seed, we will work hard to make sure this is your last shelter.
Good Seed Transitional Housing Program provides comprehensive services for homeless youth ages 18-25, who are diagnosed as SED/SPMI. Young people live in a shared, supervised environment in Los Angeles County while they receive counseling, independent living skills training, and employment services. The goal of the “As long as needed” program is to help youth become self-sufficient adults with strong connections to the community. Like all Good Seed programs, the emphasis of this program is on helping youth not only live, but THRIVE!
Good Seed supportive housing program for Transition-Age Youth is more than “three meals and a bed.” We understand the value of a supportive and nurturing environment for young adults who have suffered from long-term instability. Good Seed encourages a learning environment focused on training, productivity and self-sufficiency. Our team assists clients to “rise to the occasion” to meet goals as small as learning how to use a washing machine to completing their financial aid forms online for college, in order to prepare them to assume adult responsibilities. If you decide to come to Good Seed, we will work hard to make sure this is your last shelter.
Good Seed’s mission is to help youth not only live but thrive. We provide supportive, nurturing, specialized care for homeless young people in California through supportive housing, job training, comprehensive services, and individual planning. Good Seed creates an environment where youth, ages 18-25, can thrive and grow to achieve their full potential. Our aim is to ensure that youth have the tools they need to realize their goals and dreams, so that they may live healthy and meaningful lives.
Providing Safety and Support for Youth in Crisis
The Enhanced Emergency Youth Shelter Program offers a safe, supportive haven for young people experiencing homelessness, crisis, or instability. As part of our comprehensive services, this program provides immediate shelter and trauma-informed care to help youth stabilize, rebuild, and transition to a brighter future.
Our program provides holistic, youth-centered support to address immediate and long-term needs:
The Enhanced Emergency Youth Shelter Program is dedicated to measurable outcomes, including:
We prioritize trauma-informed, youth-driven care that fosters empowerment and trust. Our team includes:
Our Mission: To provide a comprehensive, person-centered pathway out of homelessness by addressing the critical barriers to securing and maintaining stable, permanent housing.
The Homeless Housing Support Services program is a multi-faceted initiative designed to guide eligible individuals through every stage of their housing journey. We recognize that homelessness is not just a lack of shelter but a complex challenge requiring integrated solutions. Our program provides three pillars of support—Transition, Access, and Sustaining—to ensure that individuals not only find a home but are empowered to keep it.
We serve Medi-Cal members who are experiencing homelessness, at risk of homelessness, or transitioning from institutions, and who meet criteria for Enhanced Care Management (ECM) or other qualifying programs.
Purpose: To actively guide and assist eligible individuals in overcoming barriers to find, apply for, and secure permanent housing.
Services Include:
Purpose: To eliminate the upfront financial costs that often prevent individuals from securing housing, even after a unit is found.
Supports Include:
Purpose: To provide ongoing education and support to help individuals maintain their housing long-term and promote successful community integration.
Supports Include:
Good Seed CDC helps individuals and families experiencing homelessness find stability, healing, and hope through Intensive Case Management Services (ICMS). In partnership with Los Angeles County Department of Health Services, Housing for Health (HFH), our ICMS program connects people to permanent housing and the wraparound care needed to thrive long-term.
ICMS is a comprehensive, person-centered program that supports people with complex medical, behavioral health, and social needs. Each participant is paired with a dedicated case manager who provides consistent, hands-on support—from initial outreach and housing search to long-term stability and independence.
Through ICMS, participants receive personalized care that focuses on housing, health, recovery, and connection. This model is a vital part of Los Angeles County’s Permanent Supportive Housing system, which blends safe housing with tailored services to promote wellness and self-sufficiency.
Good Seed CDC delivers ICMS through compassion, consistency, and connection, guided by four core principles:
Our ICMS team provides holistic, wraparound services that include:
We work hand-in-hand with participants, landlords, healthcare providers, and community partners to promote lasting housing stability and wellness.
To help individuals and families achieve and maintain permanent housing, improve overall health and well-being, and build meaningful, lasting connections within their communities.
ICMS serves individuals and families who have experienced homelessness, including those living with chronic health conditions, mental illness, or substance use challenges. Participants are referred through Los Angeles County’s Coordinated Entry System (CES) and Housing for Health (HFH).
