Young adults aging out of foster care often face housing instability and limited support. Since 2017, our organization has worked to change that. In 2020, we launched the Bridge Program to provide wraparound guidance and resources, and now, we’re expanding that impact through the redevelopment of the former Plaza Hotel into safe, affordable housing with built-in community support.

Hope Apartments was recently featured on the news for transforming a once-blighted building into the nation’s largest investment in housing for youth aging out of foster care. The redevelopment includes 275 units, a 60,000 sq. ft. community center, and 30,000 sq. ft. of office space—offering stability, opportunity, and hope for young adults transitioning into independence.

Discover the largest investment in U.S. history for youth aging out of foster care—275 units, a 60,000 SF community center, and 30,000 SF of office space—coming to Southfield through the Hope Apartments redevelopment of the Plaza Hotel.

Southfield is making history. The city is investing in a bold new future for young adults aging out of foster care—transforming the former Plaza Hotel into a safe, supportive space where youth can access housing, resources, and hope. Learn how this project is setting a powerful example for communities everywhere.

Happy Black History Month! As we strive to improve the foster care system and enhance supportive services for those with lived experience...