All foster children deserve the opportunity to continue to get help as they pass their 18th birthday and continue to move into their adult years. A couple of options exist for this kind of assistance, but it can be hard to pick between transitional housing and the Independent Living Program in Yreka CA. Below, we’ll take a closer look at these two options to help young people decide which way to go. 

Understanding the Independent Living Program

The fundamental idea of the Independent Living Program in Yreka CA is that this is a program ideal for young people who don’t need extra support. As a result, it’s something of a “stripped down” program that provides housing but little else. The young person has to look for their own housing and is only contacted by a social worker once per month. It offers less money than with transitional housing, as well. Mostly, this can be thought of as a way to get a roof over your head, but it isn’t going to be much more than that. 

Upgrading to the Transitional Housing Program

Going with the transitional housing program is going to fill in the gaps where the Independent Living Program in Yreka CA drops the ball. Yes, the young person will still get housing – but they will also get more money per month, and will receive help in finding the right place to live. Plenty of other help is included, as well. Social worker support will be provided for things like shopping for food, transportation, getting a job, enrolling in school, and more. There are also two social workers assigned to each young person and there is a 24-hour emergency response number that can be used. Help is also provided for any crisis involving mental health issues or substance abuse. Overall, transitional housing goes much further and gives the former foster youth what they need to thrive. 

If you are eligible for the transitional housing program and interested in learning more, apply now. If you want to become a mentor for the young adults in the THP program, contact Children First Foster Family Agency.

Children First FFA is a private, non-profit organization in Northern California that is dedicated to helping change lives by providing a safe place for children to heal in a culture of love, acceptance, and consistency.