Since 2015, Karis has operated the Stepping Stone Cottage, a meaningful continuation of care that has supported program graduates for nearly a decade, helping them build on their progress at Karis and take important steps toward lasting independence. The Cottage provides housing for seven alums who are ready to practice the coping and life skills they gained at Karis in a less-structured environment. It offers affordable housing, continuity of care, stability, social integration, reduced risk of homelessness, and crisis prevention. A Peer Specialist resides onsite, serving as both a Peer and a Property Manager to support these individuals as they continue their journey toward independence, with a focus on empowering residents to achieve stability and self-sufficiency.