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Friends Center for Children in New Haven launched an initiative in 2021 to provide rent-free housing for its teachers. The Friends Center owns these homes. The initiative aims to alleviate the financial burden of rent for teachers, as a survey revealed that only one of their 29 staff members owned a home, with most citing rent as their biggest expense.
The program has expanded, and the Friends Center is currently building its third home for teachers, which is expected to be ready for occupancy in the Fall of 2025. Once completed, the Friends Center will be providing free housing for a total of 10 teachers and 8 family members. The homes are also fully furnished through community donations.
The project is a collaborative effort between the Friends Center and students at the Yale School of Architecture, who design each home. Friends Center for Children views this initiative as a way to increase teacher compensation without raising tuition fees and to help educators achieve their financial goals.