Within the Office of Families and Children, the Transitional Youth Program team links Ohio’s youth and Independent Living casework staff to supportive community services, beneficial resources and innovative programming to assist with a seamless transition from foster care to emancipation.
THRU Project connects current and former foster youth (16 and older) with a volunteer Advisor (mentor) to help guide and support them as they transition out of the foster care system. Advisors help youth navigate their resources, advocate for them when needed and, most important, let them know they are not alone during this critical time.
The 412 Youth Zone is a safe and welcoming one-stop center for youth ages 16-23, that are transitioning out of the foster care system and are eligible for independent living services or are experiencing unstable housing. The program, a vision of Allegheny County’s Department of Human Services, is designed for 1,500 eligible youth to gain stability and independence.
A housing and mentoring program for young men 18-25 who are aging out of foster care and/or are struggling with housing security and have no system of support. Our focuses are education, life skills, and community engagement.
Maternity Program: Serves women and girls beginning at age 10 with no age limit. Sarah’s House Mother/Child Program: mother/Child program empowers new mothers by focusing on early childhood development, attachment issues, and prevention of neglect and abuse. Legacy Hall, An Independent Living Skills Program, serves non-pregnant teens who are currently enrolled in the DSS Foster Care Program.
A multi-service youth agency serving Alameda County young people aged 13-24.
YouthCare builds confidence and self-sufficiency for homeless youth by providing a continuum of care that includes outreach, basic services, emergency shelter, housing, counseling, education, and employment training.
iFoster is an online resource portal for anyone living outside of their biological home, their caregivers, and organizations that serve them.
Union Gospel Mission of Tarrant County is a united Christian organization and ministry dedicated to providing love, hope, respect and a new beginning for the homeless, offering a holistic program of care that leads to true, lasting healing.
At the Women’s Center, our mission is to empower, inspire and teach women and families to overcome violence, crisis and poverty. We offer comprehensive service through our programs: Rape Crisis and Victim Services, Violence Prevention and Education, Counseling and Employment Solutions.The Women’s Center offers hope for a better tomorrow to the women, men and children of Tarrant County.