Kahua Palekana "Safe Haven"

Our goal for Pa’a Lima is to create a supportive bridge-housing project for youth that are aging out of foster care. The project is designed to temporarily house youths between the ages of 18-26, who need a little more support in how to navigate into adulthood and are not quite ready to live on their own and simultaneously prevent homelessness within our community.

The above picture is a rendering of a concept of how we envision Kahua Palekana, as you drive into the property you will be greeted at the administrative building, directly behind is the common area that includes a living room, kitchen and technology center. The square buildings surrounding the administrative and common areas are the sleeping quarter with a garden in the center of each pod, and a play court in the backyard.