Food and shelter are two basic needs for all humans. Of course, in the modern world, finding each comes down to having the money available to purchase food to eat and a place to live. In recent years, finding affordable housing has become more and more challenging in many places, especially around California. Providing housing for former foster youth in Yolo County is an important initiative that can help these young people in Davis and Woodland, CA transition out of the foster system more successfully.

Even the Basics Are Expensive

It’s not only luxury homes that come with lofty price tags these days – even relatively modest housing can come with a price that is prohibitive for many people. The kind of job that a young adult who has recently aged out of foster care is likely to secure may not pay the rent for a small apartment. And, even if they can cover rent with a starting salary, there are plenty of other costs to deal with like transportation, food, insurance, and on and on. By utilizing a program that offers housing for former foster youth in Yolo County, an individual in this position can relieve some stress and work on building their life moving forward.

Thinking About the Big Picture

It’s difficult to make smart decisions about the big picture of life when you are stuck in a day to day struggle just to make ends meet. Without providing housing for former foster youth in Yolo County, these young people in Davis and Woodland, CA will have no choice but to survive day to day rather than creating a plan for the long term. They can’t think about things like getting an education or building a career when the present reality is that they don’t have enough food to eat or a safe place to sleep.

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 in Davis, CA and Woodland, CA, contact Children First FFA.

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.