Transitional Housing Program (THP)
When young adults age out of foster care, they lose all resources and support they had, leaving them to fend for themselves. Many lack the support, skills, and knowledge needed to transition into adulthood safely and successfully. David & Margaret is one of the leading regional providers of services and programs for young adults transitioning out of foster care and into independent living.
50% of youth who age out of foster care either become incarcerated or face immediate homelessness.
The THP fights this statistic by providing these youth with safe apartment housing. Rent and utilities are paid for and basic home furnishing is provided.
Participants also receive:
- Life-skills workshops
- Vocational training
- Career coaching
- Paid internships
- Mental health support
- Case management
- Educational support
- Essential linkages to community resources
These resources ensure these young adults gain the skills, tools, knowledge, and support needed to lead self-sufficient, independent lives after graduation from the program.
Transitional Housing Program Video Produced with a grant from New York Film Academy - Los Angeles Director: Lucia Florez; Producer: Drama Del Rosario: Director of Photography: Faisal Aldakheel: Sound Mixer: Asem Nurlanova: Editor: Lucia Florez
For more information
Orientation by appointment only.
Talk to your county social worker, or email the COMPASS@davidandmargaret.org for more information on how to apply
David & Margaret offers different types of independent living programs for young adults.
For 18-21 year olds with open cases at DCFS (If you are interested and your case is closed, click here for assistance):
For 21-25 year olds who have a closed DCFS case:
For more info about Transitional Living Programs for youth aging out of foster care, please reach out to us at COMPASS@davidandmargaret.org
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Following the announcement of David & Margaret's partnership with Haynes Family of Programs in November 2021, both organizations have continued to adapt and thrive, providing the best care possible to the community's most vulnerable children, youth, and families. In this edition of our newsletter, we highlight the successes of each program and celebrate coming together to serve more youth in more ways than ever!
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