Homelessness is a national crisis. This is true for the population as a whole, and it is particularly true for people who have spent time in foster care. Sadly, individuals who spent at least some time in foster care in their youth are far more likely than the general population to wind up on the streets. This ongoing struggle to find stable housing is why supporting a THP Agency in Yreka CA is so important. Transitional housing can go a long way toward helping foster kids get their feet on the ground in adult life. It’s hard to break free from homelessness after being on the street, so avoiding that outcome at any point is critical.

Consider These Numbers

There are plenty of statistics that point to the risk of homelessness for former foster youth. For example, across the country, an estimated 50% of homeless people were in foster care at one point during their life. Also, when foster kids turn 18 and are out of the system, roughly 20% immediately become homeless. While the foster care program is an important tool to keep young kids safe and in a home, those efforts are wasted if no support is offered after the child reaches their 18th birthday. As a THP Agency in Yreka CA we are committed to providing further support to help avoid the homelessness outcome that is so common.

What is Transitional Housing?

A THP Agency in Yreka CA helps former foster kids find transitional housing that they can use while making the jump to adult life. There are plenty of hurdles for these young people to clear, including finding a way to make money, learning how to manage that money, and more. Transitional housing can be thought of as a “soft landing” into adult life – a period of time for these young adults to find their way in the world without becoming homeless.

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.