Ages 16–22
Transitional Living Program
For young adults ages 16–22 finishing school and getting ready to live on their own.
Overview
About Transitional Living
Designed for young adults ages 16–22 who have graduated from the eighth grade and are continuing their education in high school or college, in a transitional living group home setting.
Specially trained staff and foster parents teach life and social skills in individual and group settings, providing safe, nurturing residential care until each young adult is ready to live independently.
Our goal is to transition youth into their communities with financial income, dignity, self-discipline, and self-reliance.
Services Offered
Young adults in the program receive:
Basic physical and emotional needs
The Ansell-Casey Life Skills Assessment
Life skills workshops: personal finance, checking accounts, interviewing, housing, decision-making, housekeeping and laundry, hygiene, healthcare, safety, food prep and nutrition, transportation, child development, parenting and community resources
Transitional Living Allowance (TLA) of up to $1,000, paid in increments of up to $500 per month during PAL Life Skills training
After Care Room and Board (ACRB) assistance based on need, up to $500 per month and $3,000 per youth
Teen conferences and leadership development
Individual and group therapy
Substance use programming, if needed, and sexual education services
Mentoring and driver's education, based on need and available funds
Admission Criteria
- Male or female, 16 to 22 years old
- Enrolled in high school, vocational school or post-secondary education
- Willing to obtain and/or maintain employment