This research study examined how several organizations in the philanthropic sector in California support foster youth who are transitioning out of the child welfare system in California in accessing and building social capital (e.g., in education, employment, social connections, relationships, and access to transitional housing). The purpose of this project was to gain a deeper understanding of what models, programs,…
We support foster youth as they transition to independence by providing resources to ease their transition.
Youth In Mind (YIM) is a California-based nonprofit organization founded and steered by youth affected by the mental health system. Youth In Mind members participate in multiple levels of leadership and advocacy, including member leadership summits, mental health conferences, and local advocacy activities with the purpose of promoting positive change through authentic youth engagement.
Think of Us is a web and mobile life-coaching platform that helps foster youth navigate their transition to adulthood. The platform is like Asana or Trello for foster youth, and it ensures that they are aware of all the steps they have to take to navigate the foster-care system and they are prepared to live independently after they turn 18…
Provides aftercare services to non-minor dependents and former foster youth. Also serves transition age youth (TAY) who are coping with a major mental illness such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. Services include therapy, behavioral support, life skills, job preparation and support, care coordination, and case management. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RESIDENTS ONLY.
We offer housing, mental health and case management, and community-based and drop-in support services to Transition Age Youth.
The Bridge of Faith (BOF) strives to change the generational cycle and status-quo that exists for girls who were victims of inadequate parenting and the results of the foster care experience. Each year we provide 5,196 safe nights for girls who have aged-out. We do not have an age or time limit.
Stars Training Academy, a division of Stars Behavioral Health Group, collaborates with community agencies across North America to provide enriched training and customized consultation to achieve high fidelity and sustainable implementation of evidence-supported and evidence-based practices. The Stars Training Academy serves as the purveyor of the Transition to Independence Process (TIP) Model.
Sanctuary Palm Springs is a home for nonminor dependent LGBT youth in foster care. The home is a place of safety, support, and self-responsibility where each foster-youth resident can learn the life skills needed to become an independent, self-sufficient adult.
Inspire offers former foster and homeless youth the opportunity to attend college or vocational school full time while living in low cost safe and stable housing. We also provide one on one mentoring, life skills classes and many other support services.