Our Services
A Path to Self-Sufficiency
Who We Serve
Robyne’s Nest supports at-risk and homeless youth referred by administrators and staff within the Huntington Beach and Newport Mesa school districts. Our students range in age from 14 to 24, recognizing that the path to stability and self-sufficiency continues well beyond high school graduation. Each student we serve has a strong desire to complete their education, overcome adversity, and build a brighter, more independent future.
How We Serve
MENTAL HEALTH
Emotional well-being is essential to long-term stability. All students in our program participate in regular wellness and resilience sessions as part of their individualized care plan. These sessions provide a safe space for students to process their experiences, strengthen coping skills, and build tools for managing stress, anxiety, and life’s challenges. Through guidance from trusted professionals and mentors, students learn strategies to foster self-awareness, confidence, and hope for the future.
LIFE SKILLS AND CARE
We help students build the practical tools and confidence they need for independent living. At Robyne’s Nest, students take part in on-site Life Skills classes that cover personal finance, cooking and nutrition, health and well-being, and job readiness.
We also partner with local high schools to provide on-campus Life Skills programs for students in need, helping them prepare for adulthood and make informed choices about their future. Across all settings, our team serves as mentors, coaches, and cheerleaders—celebrating every success and providing the stability and support essential to each student’s path to self-sufficiency.
SAFE HOUSING
A safe and stable place to call home is the foundation for everything that follows. Our transitional housing program provides both a supervised home for high school students and affordable apartments for young adults who are working toward full independence. Each setting offers stability, accountability, and support, allowing students to focus on school, build essential life skills, and prepare for the future. Through this structured environment, they learn to manage responsibilities, pursue their goals, and become confident, contributing members of the community.
BASIC NEEDS
Meeting basic needs is the first step toward stability. We provide free essentials such as food, clothing, hygiene items, household goods, and school supplies—available through our office and school-based pantries. Thanks to the generosity of community members, organizations, and local businesses, students also receive bicycles or bus passes to ensure reliable transportation to school and work.
Because many of our students must work to support themselves, these resources ease financial stress and allow them to focus on school, wellness, and building a brighter future.
Why We Serve
The strength of a community lies in its people—especially in how we care for those who need it most. In every city, there are teens without the safety, guidance, or support they need to finish high school and build stable, fulfilling lives. Without intervention, these young people are at far greater risk of becoming homeless adults who struggle to break the same cycles of hardship.
By investing in youth today, we are investing in the future of our neighborhoods, our state, and our nation. When a student gains stability, graduates, and becomes self-sufficient, the impact extends far beyond one life—it strengthens families, schools, and entire communities. Real change begins at home, and it starts with helping one student at a time.