The WIOA Youth Program assists eligible young adults ages 17-24 to gain the skills needed to succeed in tomorrow’s workforce.
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We support foster youth as they transition to independence by providing resources to ease their transition.
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…
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”
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.
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…
Youth In Mind (YIM) is a California-based nonprofit organization founded and steered by youth affected by the mental health system. Youth In Mind members participate in multiple levels of leadership and advocacy, including member leadership summits, mental health conferences, and local advocacy activities with the purpose of promoting positive change through authentic youth engagement.
KTECH is the workforce training initiative of the Kids to Love Foundation. KTECH offers Siemens Certified Mechatronics training to students with barriers to overcome, including young adults aging out of foster care. This short-term training offers students a credential that is recognized internationally and allows them to jump-start their career into higher paying jobs.
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.
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.