For young adults, the transition from living in the family home to being on their own can be both exhilarating and a little scary.  For youth leaving foster care, the scary factor is greatly increased, since a family support system to turn to for help and reassurance is likely to be missing. 

 

             Our  Transition Center to help young people aged 16 to 24 attain self-sufficient independence was started in 2010 through a grant from the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.The Center serves as a one-stop shop, making  referrals to a wide range of community programs. and providing case management and emotional and practical support, and offering direct assistance in areas such as housing, employment, and college entrance and financial aid applications. Limited  cash  assistance  and inkind  donations are also part of the program, and Center clients may also be eligible for the Workforce Investment Act (WIA)   program, offered by CVHG under a contract with the Texas Workforce Center.  An important expamsion to our services in 2012 is the Self-Sufficiency program to help former foster children get job-readiness and job-skills training and find a steady job.  This important new initiative is conducted in cooperation with the Texas Workforce Commission and local schools and businesses

 

 

Concho Valley Transition Center

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Hi! I am Mary Montelongo, the new Workforce Advocate for the new Self-Sufficiency Fund Program. I have lived in the San Angelo for about 16 years.  Last year I moved to the coast,  but soon realized that San Angelo is home and moved back. My husband and I

have 4 children and 9 grandchildren and one on the way. I look forward to working with the local businesses here in San Angelo along with the colleges. If anyone has any questions about our new program  please give me a call at 325-655-3821.