Youth & Family Advocacy Services – 7th Judicial District

Fostering Futures serves youth aged 14-21 who are or have been in the foster care system, have been neglected or abused, or just need support as they move into adulthood. Through our Tiny House Project and our 1st Place on 2nd Street Micro Home Community project we help develop independent living skills so that these youth will emancipate as successful members…

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National Social Work Enrichment Program (NSEP)

A key purpose of NSEP is to expose youth to the field of social work as a college major and career choice. A second key purpose of NSEP is to encourage youth to complete high school, enroll in college and complete their post-secondary education. A third key purpose of NSEP is to assist foster youth in the development of life-skills,…

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PEARLS Court

The mission of PEARLS Court is to invest in female girls ages 14 to 18 who have been placed in foster care. PEARLS Court supplies therapeutic care, case management, life skills training, programming, and mentoring.

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R.I.S.E. Center at Community Inspired Actions

Our R.I.S.E program is an Independent Living and Transitional Living Programs for youth that have aged out of the Delaware Foster care system or are homeless, including independent living, education, case management, mentoring, training, basic skills, hygiene, money management, housing, and more.

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Safe Families PLUS

Safe Families PLUS (Providing Lasting Unconditional Support) mentors are key partners in helping older youth successfully transition to adulthood. Mentors are paired with a youth or young adult between the ages of 14 to 21, and are expected to commit to at least a year of meeting on a consistent basis. Mentors can serve as “anchor families” to youth, providing a…

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Salvation Army of Lubbock – Passage Program

The Salvation Army and Saint Francis Church partnered up to launch a new program in Lubbock called “Passage.” This program was created specifically for teens who have aged out of foster care. The program provides these young adults room and board, job training, mentorship, and support in pursuing higher education. It also teaches essential life skills including planning, saving, and setting…

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St. Jude’s Ranch for Children

The Transitional Living Program is designed to assist young adults to develop appropriate social and work skills, and addresses psychological issues promoting behaviors to help ensure a rewarding and fulfilling life. Our goal is to enable children to transition into the community as prepared as possible for independence and self-sufficiency.

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Sunrise Children’s Services

Sunrise has created an innovative and lifechanging Independent Living program for 18-to-21 year-olds who have aged out of the state’s care. As a participant, you will be given the tools you need to build your own future as an independent adult through one of our multiple programs located across Kentucky.

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Team Topher

Team Topher’s long-term goal is to have a home to transition some of the teens tragically aged out of the foster system into either college or the workforce. In the meantime, our team teaches workshops throughout the year on tax preparation, the FAFSA and college applications, interviewing, etiquette, attire, and other professional life skills they may need for success.

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