All too often, the stories we hear about young people in the foster system are negative. It’s true that there are many challenging aspects of foster care, both for the young people in the system and for the resource parents caring for those young people. With that said, it’s important to take time to highlight the positive aspects of the system and the success stories it can generate. For instance, when the Transitional Housing Program in California is used correctly, it can help foster youth make it into adulthood with a positive outlook and a bright future. 

A Great Way to Gain Housing

The primary advantage that is delivered by a Transitional Housing Program in California is providing a place for that young person to live for a period of time. Housing is more expensive than ever before, and finding a way to afford a place as a young person who has just aged out of the foster system could be nearly impossible – even with a job. Using a housing assistance program is a golden opportunity to have somewhere comfortable and secure to live, and many former foster youth have already gone on to great things as a result of this chance. 

See What It Means

We can go on and on about the value of a Transitional Housing Program in California, but it’s better to hear directly from those who have been positively impacted by the program. Hearing them explain exactly how they have benefitted from the program and what it has allowed them to do in life should be all you need to understand just how powerful and important these programs are – and why they deserve ongoing support. The foster care system isn’t a success if it leaves young people behind as soon as they turn 18, so housing programs and other forms of support are just as vital as the rest of the system. 

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.