Reimagining Mobility and Access for Youth in Transition
I'm Manan Dua, building FCHome to turn crisis-line insights into actionable transit, housing, and support pathways. Every youth should be able to reach help, not wait for it.
Mission
Why Mobility Is the First Service
Every late-night call started with two questions: "Where can I go?" and "How do I get there?"
During my time volunteering on a crisis line, I heard the same pattern again and again. Young people in crisis had access to shelters, food banks, and mental health services—but they couldn't reach them. Transportation wasn't just a barrier; it was the barrier that made every other service inaccessible.
That insight became the foundation for FCHome: a platform that connects mobility, shelter availability, and personal guidance into one seamless experience for transitional-age youth.
of youth in crisis lack reliable transit access
miss critical services when a ride fails
Crisis Line Volunteer
Recognized the transportation gap as the primary barrier to service access
Research Sprint
Conducted user interviews and journey mapping with youth, case managers, and transit agencies
FCHome Prototype Launch
Piloting across Bay Area campuses with real-time shelter availability and digital transit passes
"Every youth should be able to reach help, not wait for it."
The FCHome Project
FCHome: A Mobility Access Platform built on the M.A.P. model
Map
Live shelter availability and transit paths integrated with Google Maps API
Token Transit
Instant digital passes and fare support synced with Token Transit and student information systems
Personal Guidance
Case manager & peer navigator tools with SMS notifications and follow-up automation
Built with Scientific Rigor
FCHome emerged from a science research pathway integrating social impact with engineering. The platform is built on Flutter for cross-platform mobile access, Firebase for real-time data synchronization, and Google Maps API for location intelligence.
Built with the same rigor as a science fair project—coded, tested, documented, and validated with real users.
Flutter
Firebase
Google Maps API
Token Transit
Impact
Results that Move Youth Forward
Service uptake rate
Faster access to services
Increase in school attendance
User confidence rating
Counselor follow-up rate
"I finally got to shelter on the same night I asked for help. Before FCHome, I would have had to wait days or give up."
— Youth Advocate, South Bay
"Coordinating transit is now minutes, not hours. FCHome gives me back time to focus on what actually matters—supporting my clients."
— Case Manager, Bay Area
Current Locations
FCHome is Active Across Three States
We're currently serving youth in Missouri, Georgia, and California, with plans to expand to more communities.
Missouri
Active pilot programs supporting youth transit access and shelter coordination
Georgia
Expanding our network with local partners and case management teams
California
Bay Area campuses and transit agencies using FCHome for seamless service delivery
Students Reached
Students served across all locations
Transit rides facilitated
Success rate in connecting youth to services
Get Involved
Help us extend the network
Partner with Us
Transit agencies, shelter networks, school districts—let's co-design your pilot. We provide executive-ready decks, ROI modeling, and youth voice clips prepared for agency approvals and superintendent briefings.
Support the Mission
Mentors, technologists, advocates—join the coalition improving youth access. Share your feedback, contribute to our research, or help us scale to new communities.
Research & STEM Work
Research, STEM, and Scientific Process
FCHome emerged from a science research pathway integrating social impact with engineering. The project follows a rigorous experimental framework: hypothesis, methods, sample, and findings.
Scientific Question
Can integrated digital platforms reduce transportation barriers and increase service access for transitional-age youth experiencing housing instability?
Experimental Framework
Hypothesis-driven design with before/after metrics, user interviews, and quantitative analysis of service uptake, transit redemption, and attendance rates.
About
Hi, I'm Manan Dua
I'm a student technologist and youth advocate building FCHome to bridge the gap between crisis services and the young people who need them. My work sits at the intersection of economics, sustainability, and social innovation.
Beyond FCHome, I'm passionate about after-school tutoring, community organizing, and using technology to solve systemic problems. I believe that every young person deserves access to the resources that can help them thrive.
Values
Connect
Let's design transit dignity together
Share your agency, campus, or coalition goals and I'll follow up personally within 48 hours with next steps or more information.