Many young adults who transition from foster care to adult life on their own experience difficulties. We make sure those new adults are ready for managing their education or employment, and that they can achieve their goals of self-sufficiency.
New Avenues for Youth has a complete set of services to address youth homelessness that includes: drop-in day services, the East Connect and Youth Opportunity Center, education, PAVE job training, PDX-Connect, Avenues to College, SMYRC, and housing.
Our jobs programs are designed to create transformative employment opportunities for youth, while giving them the training and support they need to become the workforce of the future.
We provide resources for youth, single moms who have experienced foster care or homelessness. We have a resource center in Mesa where anyone involved in DCS can come get free food boxes, clothing or other resources. We are in the process of building tiny homes in Phoenix where these youth can live after aging out of foster care.
Burke Center TLP homes are a residential program for young men from across the state of Texas who have aged out of foster care but are not yet able to live independently. The program will offer counseling, job skills and placement, life skills education, and assistance with college enrollment. Each resident will learn how to not just survive, but thrive…
Youth Connections is a resource center for youth 16-26, who are currently in or have aged out of foster care or state custody. We offer financial education classes, resume writing, tutoring for HISET tests & peer support groups. Participants have access to laundry facilities & showers, by appointment, and can pick up personal hygiene & small household items from the…
Acres of Hope is a residential ministry to homeless single mothers, and their young children. We are a forever family to foster youth who have aged out of the system. We help by giving housing, counseling, food, and transportation for up to two years.
The HOPE Program is a free work readiness training program, helping low income New Yorkers get back into the workforce through training and advancement. We offer training in the food industry, customer service, retail, clerical, animal care, maintenance and green construction. The program provides free breakfast and lunch to students and graduates, as well as free professional clothing.
A comprehensive three-year, family-model, residential, business, and entrepreneurial training program for at-risk youth aging out of the foster care system.
A rewarding job is within reach. Goodwill Columbus is here to help you develop a personal plan and receive the additional training you may need to get that job. Whatever you feel may stand in your way, we can help you break down the barriers, so you can live life to the fullest! Scholarships are available for those in need.