BTS Home Start Program
BTS Home Start Program
B.T.S Home Start supports young adults ages 18–24 who are transitioning from homelessness into stable housing by providing essential furniture, home goods, and coordinated delivery services. Our goal is to ensure every young person can move into their new home with dignity, comfort, and a strong foundation for long-term stability.
Through our partnership with Second City Hauling, youth receive high-quality items that are matched to their needs and delivered directly to their new unit including assembly and setup support.
BTS Home Start is designed for young adults (18–24) in the Chicago area who are:
Exiting homelessness
Moving into Rapid Rehousing or TLP
Transitioning from shelters, crisis programs, or DCFS Aftercare into housing.
Moving into their first independent apartment
Referrals must come from a case manager, housing provider, or outreach worker.
Case manager submits referral using our Youth Needs Intake Form
BTS matches youth needs to available inventory
Items are reserved and prepared for delivery
Second City Hauling delivers and sets up the home
BTS updates the case manager once delivery is complete
Case managers and housing providers can submit a referral using the link below
If your organization supports young adults transitioning into housing and would like to collaborate with BTS Home Start, please contact us!