At The Villages, we recognize that older youth need the same love, stability, and support as young children, yet also have unique needs for their age group. That includes helping them prepare for college, apply for jobs, find housing, and manage money. It also means connecting them with the resources they need to develop a solid foundation for adulthood, and…
Project F.U.T.U.R.E. (Focus Upon Training, Utilization of Resources, and Employment) is a transitional living program for person 16 – 21 years of age. Program provides emergency shelter, temporary housing, permanent housing, employment/career skills, guidance and counseling, and independent living skills.
The mission of Bessie’s Angels is to nurture, educate, empower and provide low income permanent housing for young women transitioning out of foster care.
Individuals receive a 1-bed, 1-bath apartment with kitchen, living room, and equipped with basic furnishings. The HOME program provides support through a formal face-to-face checking in once a week, daily sign in/outs, and access to a variety of services including life skills training including meal planning, cooking, accessing transportation, budgeting, accessing services, and more.
The Youth Resource Center provides a low-barrier space to meet the basic needs of young adults ages 17-24 experiencing or at risk of homelessness, many of whom have aged out of foster care. The service continuum includes drop-in services with showers, laundry, computer lab, and hygiene products, as well as independent living services, mentoring, and rapid rehousing.
LOR’s Youth Empowerment Program aims at providing young people with the support, resources and training they need to lead independent and fulfilling lives after aging out of foster care. The program focuses on job training, college prep, financial literacy, communication and wellness.
Special Treasures is a non-profit thrift store that supports foster teens and aged-out young adults. They learn work skills such as furniture repair, furniture painting, warehouse management, stocking, salesmanship and more. Youth are mentored by volunteers and workforce development staff. They also get help with resumes, work ethics, financial management, and internships and job placement.
When young people age out of foster care at age 18, they often struggle with common tasks like maintaining a job, applying to college and getting their first apartment. Wellpoint’s Youth Transitioning to Adulthood program aims to support former foster youth as they navigate life as an adult on their own.
Pockets Change is changing the way finance is taught through hip hop pedagogy. Teaming up with communities across the country, our in-person workshops and online lessons go beyond the budget sheet to develop financial habits that align with students’ goals and values. Understanding our finances impacts more than our wallets, it’s critical to self-advocacy and promoting social justice.
ResilientMe is a research-based, trauma-informed program. We provide our unique curriculum via interactive workshops. We serve youth ages 15 – 21 who have experienced foster care.