They are age 16 or older and currently in state foster care; “aged out” of foster care and not yet 21 years old; were in foster care at age 18, or after their 16th birthday, have had a guardianship established or adoption finalized.
Complete Ansell Casey Life Skills Assessment yearly to use as a roadmap for support.
Create a Transitional Living Plan outlining goals every six months. Meet with Transitional Living Services (TLS) manager at least monthly to work on goals & address barriers.
High school graduation or GED completion incentive funds. Education Training Voucher – must be enrolled in post secondary school before age 21. Funds for tuition, housing, books and living expenses.
Career assessments, resume writing, job search, interview skills & job shadow.
Resources for finding affordable rental, saving for a deposit, navigating landlord/tenant responsibilities, home safety & household set up.
Assist, develop and maintain budget, set up bank account, balance checkbook.
Family Support & Marriage Counseling, Birth control & STD prevention, nutrition, self-care, mental health, healthy relationships & communication skills.
Acquiring documents – birth certificate, ID’s, drivers’ license, etc.
For more information about Transitional Living Services:
Andrea Graham, Transitional Living Coordinator, Dan Fox Family Care Program – Missoula
515 S. Reserve Street, Suite 5
PO Box 7616
Missoula, MT 59807
Phone: (406) 541-1661
Fax: (406) 543-0356
agraham@youthhomesmt.org
Bill Neaves, Transitional Living Coordinator, Dan Fox Family Care Program – Missoula
515 S. Reserve Street, Suite 5
PO Box 7616
Missoula, MT 59807
Phone: (406) 541-1664
Fax: (406) 543-0356
bneaves@youthhomesmt.org
P.O. Box 7616
Missoula, MT 59807-7616
Telephone: (406) 721-2704
Fax: (406) 721-0034
Tax ID #: 81-0331313
