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Opportunity House

Opportunity House is an innovative program in Northern Kentucky that provides a supportive environment for young adults to reach their educational and career goals, which leads to a pathway to labor market success. Through access to post-secondary educational opportunities, stable housing, and the wraparound services that are part of Brighton Center’s community of support, young adults 18-24 will be empowered to achieve educational success, employment, and self-sufficiency.

Opportunity House includes 15 efficiencies and 1 one-bedroom apartment on Northern Kentucky University's campus with individual bathrooms and kitchenettes. In addition, there is a large group room, classroom, full kitchen, and small meeting rooms.

If you are interested in applying to Opportunity House, please submit the following information:

Criteria for young adults to apply and enroll: 

  • Between the ages of 18 and 24 (at time of program acceptance).
  • Must be unmarried without children.
  • Meet all eligibility requirements for Section 8 Housing, including no previous felonies.
  • Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
  • Must be enrolled (at least part-time) in an approved or accredited post-secondary institution. This includes trades and certificate programs or a degree program.
  • Must maintain a 2.0 GPA.
  • Maintain part-time employment of at least 10 hours per week.
  • Attend monthly case management meetings and a minimum of 6 workshops per year.
  • Complete program application and interview process to assess readiness for independent living.

* *Support can be provided during the application process to obtain necessary paperwork and provide resources.*

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD APPLICATION 

Why We Do It

Transitional Youth who are just entering adulthood are most successful in reaching their educational, career, and life goals when they have wraparound support and supportive adults. This is particularly true for first-generation college students. Opportunity House is a community of support for students from diverse backgrounds. Young adults who are aging out of foster care, lack family support, or are coping with trauma can particularly benefit from the program and resources offered at Opportunity House.


Through stable housing, life skills building, case management, educational guidance, and resources, students have the time and space to dedicate themselves to succeeding in post-secondary education. Opportunity House is a community supporting one another into the adulthood of which our youth hope and dream.

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