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CLEARING THE HURDLES... Easing foster kids’ track to independence
There’s a lot to learn and adjust to for any young adult leaving his family home to live on his own. Leaving foster care with no family support system to rely on is to undertake a crash course—difficult, but rewarding-- in Life 101. The syllabus includes
¨ Becoming able to support himself ¨ Forming healthy relationships with others ¨ Participating in his community ¨ Gaining the education he needs to cope
The Concho Valley Transition Center is always there to help. We offer advice and emotional support in resolving problems, refer participants to appropriate community programs, help them apply for housing, college entrance and financial aid, and give them limited assistance with in-kind donations and cash. Most important of all , we offer a program in partnership with the Texas Workforce Commission which helps young adults complete suitable job training and learn how to get and hold on to a job, and will help pay essential living and work-related expenses until they can cover these costs on their own.
To access a list of local resources for Transition Center clients, click on one of the links below. General Assistance Housing, Transportation Employment
Health Resources Money Food Resources Education & training
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CONTACTS: Case Manager Kassie Coffey 325-655-3821 kassie@conchokids.org Exec. Dir. Sammye Ruppeck 325-655-3821; sammye@conchokids.org. PO Box 3772, San Angelo, TX 76902 |