Home | Home Works USA

Rural Leavenworth County, Lawrence, KS

When You’re Here,
You’re Home.

Affordable Rental Housing For Emerging
Adults Aging Out Of Foster Care

10 Residences - Phase 1 • More Planned - Phase 2

About Home Works USA

Affordable rental housing serves as a launchpad to thriving adulthood. Home Works USA Community pairs an exceptional location with an affordable, supportive community where emerging adults who have spent time in foster care can grow and build their future.

Home Works

A stable home is the foundation for a thriving future. Lower housing costs create room for growth. Residents can focus on education, training, entrepreneurship, and building the skills and earning potential needed for long-term independence.

Services Matter

The right resources turn stability into opportunity. Our Community Manager connects residents with local support and help them navigate their communities. With a trusted guide, residents can better advocate for what they need.

Nature Helps

The community provides space to grow.

By giving residents time, support, and access to resources, we help them build confidence.

Built for Independence

Home Works USA is designed to make independent living feel more attainable from day one. Residents have access to thoughtfully designed homes, reliable connectivity, open space, and a community built around everyday living.

Furnished Tiny Homes

Everything you need to settle in and get started.

Fiber Internet Included

Reliable access for education, remote work, job searches, and staying connected.

26 Acres to Explore

Room to walk, gather, garden, relax, and enjoy nature.

Pet Friendly

Because pets are part of home, too.

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Tiny Home Living, Just 5 Miles from Lawrence, KS

Our Leadership

Our Leadership Team brings together decades of experience in community building, youth development, and creating opportunities for emerging adults. Together, they guide the vision of Home Works USA while supporting the day-to-day work of helping residents build strong, independent futures.

Barbara J. Sabol

Barbara J Sabol is a visionary leader who has built critical safety nets for young people and advanced policies that promote healthy communities throughout her career. In her retirement, she developed this intentional community to launch emerging adults into thriving adulthood.

Frankie Foster-Davis

Frankie Foster-Davis helped build this community from the ground up. Now, as Project Director, she works directly with residents every day, turning a shared vision into a thriving community of opportunity

Njeri Shomari

Njeri Shomari has extensive experience creating spaces where individuals can thrive. As Community Manager, she brings that talent and passion to supporting residents as they build their futures.

Dr. Linda West

Dr. Linda West has long been committed to supporting the development of young people in the communities where she has lived. In retirement, she lends her experience and insight to the Resident Selection Team.

Marsha Jones Byron

Marsha Jones Byron has a strong background supporting youth within organizations that embrace change as a strategy for growth. As a member of the Resident Selection Team, she brings a thoughtful perspective that encourages agility within boundaries.

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Andrew Bricker

Andrew Bricker has spent much of his career teaching in Lawrence public schools. His knowledge of and engagement with the local community enhances the resident selection process.

Resident Selection Team

Our Resident Selection Team brings deep experience in education, youth development, and community engagement. Their role is to thoughtfully consider each prospective resident and help ensure that Home Works USA is a strong fit for both the individual and the community.