Program areas at Youth Focus
Act together is an emergency and crisis shelter for male, female, and gender-nonconforming Youth ages 11 to 17 who have run away, are experiencing a family crisis, are the victims of abuse or neglect, or are experiencing homelessness for other reasons. The maximum stay is 21 days, and referrals can be made 24 hours a day, seven days a week. 121 Youth served.
My sister susan's house is a maternity transitional living program serving pregnant or parenting Youth ages 16-21. These Youth, and their dependent children can live at my sister susan's house for up to 18 months with all of their living expenses taken care of while they pursue goals that will allow them to live successfully on their own and provide the nurture and support their children need. Services offered include counseling, vocational and educational training, independent living skills training, and other supports. 16 Youth and dependent children served.
The hearth transitional living program provides supervised housing for male, female and gender non-conforming Youth ages 18-21 for up to 18 months. During their stay in the program, all of a Youth's living expenses are taken care of so they can Focus on accomplishing goals that will ensure success in their future. Each Youth sets goals specific to their situation to transition from the program to stable housing, obtain their high school diploma and/or college degree, receive needed vocational training to gain and maintain employment, develop permanent connections with caring adults, and improve their social-emotional well-being. During their stay in the program, they gain life skills such as conflict resolution, money management, meal planning and preparation, goal setting, and more. 14 Youth served.
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