Casa Valentina

Casa Valentina’s mission is to help former foster care and homeless youth transition successfully into independent living. We provide safe, fully furnished apartments at low cost & critical life skills learning.

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Youth In Progress NY

We are the youth in the care of New York State. Promoting youth development, supporting adult/youth partnerships and adolescents in achieving successful outcomes. Our mission is to enhance and advance the lives of today and tomorrow’s foster youth. To do this, we pledge to educate everyone involved in the various systems Youth in Progress members represent to the realities of…

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Lakeshore LifeWorks Ministries

Lakeshore LifeWorks is a faith based transitional housing program for the aging out foster care and struggling youth population (18-21) in Ottawa County. Mission: “Restoring Lives by Providing Safe Homes and Grace Filled Relationships”

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Blake’s House

Blake’s House is a Christian transitional living home for women between the ages of 18-25 who have aged out of foster care or that have become homeless for other reasons. We assist women in developing the community and skills needed to sustain independent living.

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More Than Words

More Than Words is a nonprofit social enterprise that empowers youth (16-24) who are in the foster care system, court involved, homeless, or out of school to take charge of their lives by taking charge of a business. Youth learn to run a bookstore while developing their soft skill set in order to be successful in future employment and education…

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National Foster Care Registry

The National Foster Care Registry changes the landscape of independent living programs offered to young people transitioning from foster care into adulthood. This initiative provides framework for reforming services and systems to effectively meet the needs of youth aging out of foster care.

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Connections to Independence (C2i)

C2i provides programming and advocacy for foster care youth, 15 – 24, promoting a successful transition to living independently. Services are designed to meet county goals, preparing youth as they age out of foster care. C2i focuses on five core competencies: Financial Literacy, Housing, Employment, Education & Personal Wellness. C2i services are individualized based on their ILP.

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CitySquare Transition Resource Action Center (TRAC)

TRAC (Transition Resource Action Center) is the North Texas regional transition center providing services and support to young adults who have aged out of the state foster care system. TRAC services include life skills training, comprehensive case management, housing and rental assistance, and employment services. Eligible youth are 16-24 years old.

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