Description:
Service description:Family Services’ Transitional Living Program assists homeless young people in gaining self-esteem and learning the skills necessary to become self-sufficient and live independently. Services are provided in the following areas:
- Finding safe living arrangements (locating and renting safe, stable housing).
- Life skills training such as budgeting and housekeeping
- Employability skills training to prepare for, obtain and maintain employment including interviewing techniques, resume writing, job search planning, and social skills on the job
- Exploration and encouragement of educational, vocational and post-secondary opportunities
- Interpersonal skill building, goal setting and conflict resolution
- Information on available services in the community
- Referrals for any necessary mental and/or physical health treatment
- Substance abuse prevention information; clients may be required to attend treatment for an addiction as part of their transition plan
An individualized transition plan is developed with maximum input from each participant. Each program area, depending on the funding source, has unique criteria for eligibility and services offered may vary. All apartments are considered “scattered site” and are semi-supervised. They are not owned or operated by Family Services of Northeast Wisconsin.
YOUTH TRANSITIONAL LIVING PROGRAM:
Admission Criteria: Youth between the ages of 16 and 21 who do not have a safe or stable living arrangement may be eligible.
Restrictions:
1. Youth can not be involved in a system of government such as the Foster Care System, Community Treatment Programs or Probation &Parole.
2. Individual financial assistance is limited to 18 months, although case management and support may be available for a longer period of time.
3. Participants must be in school, working or have a combination of these to equal a full-time commitment.
Funding provided by the Federal Youth Services Bureau.
EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT/ TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM:
Admission Criteria: Anyone between ages 18 years and 29 may be eligible.
Restrictions:
1. Participants must contribute 25% of their income towards rent.
2. Financial assistance is limited to 24 months and does not pay the full amount of rental expenses.
Services offered consist mainly of case management, support and skill building, rather than financial assistance.
Funding provided by the Emergency Shelter Grant/Transitional Housing Program
SUPPORTIVE HOUSING GRANT:
Admission Criteria: Homeless young adults between the ages of 18 and 29 who are struggling with addiction issues.
Restrictions:
1. Financial assistance is limited to 24 months.
2. Eligible participants must have a documented history of homelessness. A written statement from the participant needs to be accompanied by a case worker, homeless shelter staff member, or person providing temporary shelter.