The John H. Chafee Foster Care Independence Program (CFCIP) offers assistance to help current and former foster care youths achieve self-sufficiency. Grants are offered to States and Tribes who submit a plan to assist youth in a wide variety of areas designed to support a successful transition to adulthood. Activities and programs include, but are not limited to, help with…
The Community Connections Youth Project® (CCYP®) provides advocacy and social support finding for young adults who have suffered from abuse and neglect and are at risk of becoming homeless, incarcerated, unemployed, unexpectant parents, or dying young without access to the same supports that others in their peer group gain from traditional family and community settings.
Be the Magic is a nonprofit with a focus on helping young women aging out of the foster care system to better themselves while bettering the community they live in. Our living facility is a safe place to call home while embarking on a journey into life-changing programs, hosting community events, and make lasting connections that encompass what it is…
Now home to the Angels’ Arms office and the Launch Pad, a transitional apartment for our foster youth. Eligible Angels’ Arms young adults can apply to live in the Launch Pad where they pay rent (which is reimbursed upon exiting the program), and learn independent living skills with the continued support of the Life Launch program and the Angels’ Arms…
L.A.M.B’s Place is a non-profit organization that is here to bridge the gap for these youth. Our mission is to provide affordable, transitional housing for youth, ages 18-25, who are aging out of the foster care system and/or have had adverse childhood experiences, in a Christ-centered atmosphere with opportunities for spiritual growth.
Lad Lake works to promote independent living and prevent youth homelessness by helping two groups of young adults most at risk: youth “aging out” of foster care and young adults with serious mental health conditions. Studies have shown that both of these groups of young adults are more likely to experience homelessness and live in poverty. Lad Lake’s proven programs are designed…
The mission of Huschka House is to provide homeless young adults in Northeast Tennessee with a safe living environment, affordable housing, and supportive services in order to ensure lifelong stability and success. Huschka House promotes equality and acceptance for all young adults. The goal of our Transitional Living Program is to assist young adults who are homeless or at risk of…
Evansville, and its surrounding counties, sees approximately 27-45 youth a year transition out, or leave, Foster Care. Some are emancipated by the courts and others simply get tired of the constant moving and abuse and leave on their own. We dedicate our time, energy and resources to helping these youth through the most difficult time in their life.
The mission of The Family Connection, Inc is to provide individuals aging out of the foster care system with the resources necessary to be successful. They offer life skills classes, transitional housing services, educational development, career guidance, and case management.
Children’s Square U.S.A. provides voluntary services and support to young people ages 18-21 who have aged out of foster care or other court-ordered placement. Aftercare services guide young people toward stability and self-sufficiency in six key areas: education, employment, housing, health, life skills, and relationships. Participants meet at least twice monthly with a Self-Sufficiency Advocate (SSA), who partners with youth to…