Why Choose Valentino’s House?
Because aging out shouldn’t mean aging out of support, and independence doesn’t mean doing it alone.
Tools for building independence after foster care.
Access is part of the program. Youth can pursue technology training and industry certifications, recreation and wellness experiences, financial education, career development, and hands-on opportunities that might otherwise be out of reach.
Independence Looks Different Here
Valentino’s House combines stable housing with experiences that move life forward —from technology training and paid industry certifications to financial education, wellness, recreation, career preparation and more than 100 practical life skills.
Youth don’t just learn about adulthood, they practice it, build confidence in it, and leave with something tangible to show for it.
Referrals & Eligibility
We welcome youth ages 18-20 through referrals from our partner network.
Credentials That Open Doors
Tech careers are still high in demand and those careers shouldn’t be out of reach just because training costs are.
So, through our Digital Bridge Program, Atlanta Digital Experience Society helps eligible youth in Valentino’s House pursue technology training and industry-recognized certifications, and we cover the cost! Youth can explore pathways aligned with their interests and career goals, build practical digital skills, prepare for certification exams, and earn credentials that in high paying careers fields that last long after they leave our program.
AWS Cloud Computing – Cybersecurity – Network Engineering – Data Analyst – Project Management (PMP) – Healthcare – Automotive – Construction & More!
The Living Experience
With us, recreation is part of the program experience. Everyone has opportunities to swim, play tennis and golf, work out, practice yoga and mindfulness, and explore activities they may never have had access to before.
It’s about finding what feels good, building healthy routines, reducing stress, and discovering new ways to enjoy life.
A Grocery Store is a Classroom, Too
Knowing how to shop for food is about more than making a list.
Through LAUNCH Life Skills Academy, youth learn how to plan meals, build a realistic grocery budget, compare unit prices, read nutrition labels, understand expiration dates, choose affordable ingredients, and turn what they purchase into meals they can actually prepare at home.
FAQs
Valentino’s House is the Transitional Living Program that provides eligible Missouri youth with housing and individualized support while they build the practical skills, resources, experience and confidence needed for life beyond foster care. Our approach goes beyond providing a place to live. Housing creates the foundation, what a young person builds from there is where our work begins.
No. Valentino’s House provides Transitional Living Single/Scattered Site services. The model gives young people the opportunity to live in an apartment setting while receiving the individualized support and oversight needed to continue developing independent-living skills.
Valentino’s House is a program of Atlanta Digital Experience Society (ADES), the organization responsible for its administration and operation. Through Valentino’s House, ADES provides Transitional Living services for eligible Missouri youth, bringing together housing, individualized support, life preparation, education and career development within one coordinated program.
We combine transitional living with hands-on life preparation, career development, financial education, wellness experiences and opportunities to build valuable professional skills. Through programs such as Mobility Matters, LAUNCH Life Skills Academy, Digital Bridge and Career Launch, young people can move from learning how to manage a household and grocery shop to exploring careers, developing professional skills and pursuing approved technology training and certifications.
