Family Eldercare

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Housing and Homelessness Services

Family Eldercare believes housing is a human right. 

Older adults are the fastest growing group of people entering homelessness for the first time. Our community does not have enough housing to meet demand. For people living on a low or fixed income, one complex or unexpected challenge can put them on a path to homelessness. 

Our housing and homelessness services are designed for older Central Texans who are unhoused or at-risk of becoming unhoused. We strive to provide a safe, affordable, and supportive place to live.

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Rapid Rehousing

We partner with local leaders to obtain permanent housing and financial assistance for older adults experiencing homelessness.

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Permanent Supportive Housing

We assist people who have experienced homelessness by providing affordable housing and onsite support services that promote dignity and self-sufficiency.

Our Housing

Lyons Gardens

Lyons Gardens

Located in east Austin, Lyons Gardens opened its doors in 2004 with 50 one-bedroom apartments for low-income older adults. It is recognized as a national model of affordable housing because of the supportive services offered onsite.

Pecan Gardens

Pecan Gardens

Pecan Gardens opened its doors in 2024 near Lakeline Mall as is a Permanent Supportive Housing community. It has 78 studio apartments for older adults who have a disability and are exiting homelessness and offers onsite intensive case management and wellness programs for all residents.

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Iris Gardens

Scheduled to open in 2027, Iris Gardens will be our 3rd affordable housing community with 150 one- & two-bedroom apartments for older adults. Sixty-five units are set aside for individuals exiting homelessness. There will be case management, supportive programs, and LGBTQ+ affirming services available onsite.

Agustín has overcome quite a bit in his life. Through it all, he has remained hopeful and dedicated to a brighter future. Family Eldercare met Agustín while he was homeless. Through our Rapid Rehousing services, he was able to finally get off the streets and into his own apartment. He says turning the key to enter his home for the first time is a memory he will never forget.
Rapid Rehousing client
"From the deepest chambers of my heart, I want to thank you—not just with words, but with the full weight of my soul. What you’ve done for me goes far beyond a favor or obligation. You stepped into the chaos of my life and brought direction. You saw potential where I saw only struggle. You gave your time, your energy, your care—and because of that, I now stand in a place where I can finally control my own destiny."
Permanent Supportive Housing client

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