Mvnettvlke Vpoketv Cuko Tayan(A Good House Where Youth Can Live)
Mvnettvlke Vpoketv Cuko Tayan (MVCT or The Good House) is a tribally owned youth housing campus operated by the Housing Authority of the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma. The program provides safe, stable housing and supportive services for youth experiencing homelessness. Our mission is to help youth regain stability, succeed in school, and transition into independent adulthood.
Who We Serve
The Good House supports:
- Youth ages 14–18 at entry
- Youth up to age 21 who entered before turning 18
- Young people experiencing homelessness or lacking caregiver support
- Students attending high school, college, or technical training
Housing Structure
- Two residential homes: one male, one female
- Youth are housed by congenital sex
- Youth 18+ are boarded separately from minors, meaning they cannot share a bedroom with someone under 18
What We Provide
Basic Needs
- Safe, stable housing
- Nutritious meals & clean drinking water
- Clothing & hygiene supplies
Educational Support
- High school attendance support
- Tutoring
- College and career planning
- Post-secondary navigation
Life Skills & Workforce Readiness
- Budgeting & money management
- Cooking and cleaning
- Resume building & job readiness
- Career aptitude testing
Health, Wellness, & Prevention
- SAMHSA-based substance abuse prevention
- Safety planning
- Referrals for specialized health or behavioral services
Our Program Model
1. Intake & Immediate Stabilization
Youth receive:
- Emergency shelter
- Food, clothing, hygiene supplies
- Orientation & basic needs stabilization
- Initial assessment
2. Stabilization Plan
Within 7–10 days, youth and staff co-create a personalized stabilization plan that outlines:
- Education goals
- Life skills development
- Career interests and aptitude test results
- Wellness needs
3. Supportive Services & Daily Progress
Youth engage in:
- Routine schedule
- School or training
- Life skills development
- Age-appropriate programming
- Strength-based prevention services
4. Housing Transition Planning
As youth become stable, staff help them prepare for independent living:
- Housing applications
- Employment support
- Transportation planning
- Understanding leases and responsibilities
5. Successful Exit
Youth exit the program with:
- Stable housing
- Continued education or employment
- Skills for independent living
- A support network
What The Program Is Not
The Good House is not:
- A juvenile justice program
- A residential treatment center
- A behavioral health facility
- A substance abuse rehab program
We provide prevention education and make referrals if additional services are needed.
Referral System
The Good House partners with:
- Tribal programs and departments
- Youth service organizations
- Schools and colleges
- Health providers
- Community agencies
- Behavioral health and wellness programs
Youth are referred into the program and connected to outside services as needed.