The Basic Center Program (BCP) offers up to 30 days of shelter with a host home and professional, personalized support to meet the immediate needs of runaway and homeless youth. The BCP works to locate appropriate housing and provides case management, basic needs assistance, transportation, utility deposits and assistance with moving costs to clients.
Our host homes are a team of families and individuals who are invested in helping end youth homelessness in Rhode Island. BCP staff provide host homes training on how to best assist youth with the challenges they face as well as ongoing support while there is a youth in the home. For more information on host home eligibility and how you can help, please reach out to our intake team at 401-519-2280.
Youth (18-24) experiencing homelessness or at imminent risk of homelessness.
The Basic Center Program serves youth in all Rhode Island communities.
Individuals may self-refer or be referred by their teachers/school staff, medical providers, social service agencies or other sources.
