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Foster Youth Transitional
Housing Program
This innovative program
was designed to assist youth who age out
of foster care to transition to self-sufficiency.
Some teens who emancipate out of foster care
at 18 years of age have nowhere to live,
no employment, and no educational plans.
The program provides two
furnished residences for program participants.
One is for young men and one is for young
women. A small rent is charged, with a portion
rebated to the former foster youth upon his/her
successful graduation. A number of social
service agencies provide assistance with
employment, education, health care needs,
and the development of skills such as budgeting
and conflict resolution. A two-year transition
period is normally allowed.
Other youth are accepted
into the residences on a space-available
basis. Foster youth interested
in participation in this program should notify
their foster care social worker or their
Independent Living Program caseworker.
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