TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — For the last nearly four years, the local non-profit I Am You 360 has created a community of ten tiny homes for foster youth aging out of the system. Near 22nd and Van Buren, the small home village is complete with many plants and a wrought iron fence surrounding the homes.

The residents moved into the homes in May. Desiree Cook, the founder and CEO of I Am You 360, said it's Tucson's first energy efficient tiny homes.

"It's so surreal," she said.

She said since the residents moved into the tiny homes, she's seen them thrive.

"When they walked in it felt like such great positive energy,” she said. "What we are doing is creating community within community. So they’re attending life skills classes and are gainfully employed.”

The program is about two to three year

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