Arrive, Rest, Be.
Leila's Home
Leila’s Home is a trauma-informed drop-in center in Miami serving survivors of sexual exploitation.
It provides immediate access to basic needs in a regulated, consent-based environment, where safety, dignity, and agency remain central to every interaction.
Below is a breakdown of the core components your support helps make possible.
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Survivors often arrive without stability. Leila’s Home provides low-barrier access to essential daily needs in a safe, non-transactional environment.
Funding supports:
• Nutritious meals and snacks
• Laundry access
• Showers and hygiene supplies
• Clean clothing and personal care items
• Safe rest spacesThere are no participation requirements tied to access.
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Leila’s Home provides a trauma-informed physical environment designed to reduce hypervigilance and increase emotional safety.
Funding supports:
• Secure, thoughtfully designed residential space
• Staff trained in trauma-informed care
• Clear, consent-based boundaries
• Low-stimulation, regulation-first environmentThis stage prioritizes safety before services.
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Healing cannot begin under pressure.
Leila’s Home offers structured opportunities for nervous system regulation, stabilization, and restorative pause before goal-setting or programming.
Funding supports:
• Quiet rooms and restorative spaces
• Access to therapeutic supports
• Trauma-informed programming
• Regulation-centered routinesParticipation is voluntary and paced.
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Support is offered without coercion.
Residents are invited — never required — to engage in services that align with their goals.
Funding supports:
• Case management
• Mental health referrals
• Education and workforce connections
• Survivor-led decision-making planningAutonomy is protected at every stage.
