Tiny Homes in Augusta for Foster Youth Nearing Completion

Bridge Builder Communities is building the first tiny home community designed for foster youth aging out of the system.

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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Bridge Builder Communities is constructing a tiny home community in Augusta, Georgia, designed specifically for foster youth aging out of the system. Each tiny home will have essential amenities, and the residents will also receive assistance with education, career planning, and other needs to help them transition successfully.

Why it matters

This project aims to address the high rate of homelessness among foster youth who age out of the system, providing them with stable, affordable housing and support services to help them become self-sufficient.

The details

The tiny home community will feature homes with air conditioning, kitchen areas, wardrobe and closet space, as well as life skills training, workforce initiatives, and a supportive community for the residents. The builders and their community partners recently held a balloon release in memory of two children who died in a house fire in Washington County.

  • The tiny home community is currently under construction and nearing completion.
  • On Sunday, the builders and their community partners signed the homes to inspire the kids.

The players

Bridge Builder Communities

The organization building the first tiny home community designed for foster youth aging out of the system in Augusta, Georgia.

Michael Cooper

A representative of Bridge Builder Communities.

Jackson Drumgoole

A representative of Bridge Builder Communities.

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What they’re saying

“When those kids age out of foster care, about 55% of them become homeless almost instantly. And so we're taking those kids, we're giving them an opportunity, not just providing safe, affordable housing, but life skills training, workforce initiatives, pathways, but more importantly, a community that cares for them so that they can transition successfully.”

— Michael Cooper and Jackson Drumgoole, Representatives of Bridge Builder Communities (wrdw.com)

The takeaway

This tiny home community in Augusta represents a proactive approach to supporting foster youth as they age out of the system, providing them with stable housing, resources, and a caring community to help them successfully transition to independent living.