YTIA seeks to identify youth who want to be prepared when it is time for them to exit the system, desire and are motivated to “make it on their own” and works with them to help ensure they understand what it takes to successfully transition into adulthood and not simply age out of the system.
Our Transitional Living Program was launched the summer of 2017 by our partnership with Monroe Harding, a local foster agency, hosting a camp/retreat for those youth preparing to age of our DCS custody and those currently in EFC (Extension of Foster Care).
Assists at-risk and aging-out foster-care youth (18-26) to transition to and sustain, connected independence. We provide emergency and start-up assistance, case management, life skills training, and connection programs to long term sponsors and mentors.
A classroom-based life skills training program may not be the most optimal model to support foster youth transitioning to adulthood. Further research is needed to understand the types of support that are most useful to helping youth acquire skills needed for a successful transition to adulthood.
Trinity House is a group home for young men ages 14-21 with a focus on teaching and enhancing independent living skills and fostering resilience.
Wheels of Success was incorporated in June 2003 to help families obtain or continue work by providing them with reliable transportation through a program of car repairs, vehicle replacement, related licensing services, car payments, down payments and car-care classes in both Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco counties.
Founded in 2001, Silver Lining empowers foster youth in Greater Boston to flourish through committed mentoring relationships and the development of essential life skills. We provide long term one-to-one mentoring and life skills development for young people who have been removed from their homes due to abuse or neglect. Our volunteer mentors are often the only adults in our youth’s…
Bridge Meadows partnered with New Avenues for Youth to create a supportive housing facility for youth, ages 17-24, who are aging out of foster care. Dorothy Lemelson House is a crucial stepping stone for these young people, providing them with the tools and support they need to achieve and maintain self-sufficiency. Dorothy Lemelson House offers a safe and comforting place to…
We give youth the support they need to meet the day-to-day demands of adult life. We pay for their Driver’s Education so they can learn to drive safely and legally and earn their license. Youth-led and adult-supported, RYAC provides mentors and professionals to teach life skills.
Level 1 will introduce key concepts regarding living skills, social skills, financial responsibility, leadership and spiritual empowerment. The gift for Level 1 graduates will be a computer, Microsoft Office and virus protection software. All Level 1 students will automatically be accepted into Level 2 which will add new programming in addition to additional information on car ownership, and other repeat…