Resources for
Foster Youth & Caregivers
Compassionate Guidance
Meaningful Connections
Practical Resources
FOR CURRENT & FORMER FOSTER YOUTH
In foster care or getting ready to transition out?
FOR CAREGIVERS & RELATIVES
Supporting a child as a caregiver or relative?
Support for CURRENT AND FORMER FOSTER YOUTH
A place to stay, people to turn to, and support to
help you build the future you deserve
Transitional Housing
Our apartments for young people in and transitioning out of foster care offer more than just a place to live, they offer a supportive community. With caring on-site staff, residents have access to employment resources, life skills coaching, financial literacy training, and opportunities to build confidence, independence, and a sense of belonging.
INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS
Independent Living Skills supports current and former foster youth, as well as probation youth, as they prepare for adulthood. Through personalized guidance and supportive relationships, young people build practical skills related to employment, education, finances, housing, and everyday life.
PERMANENT CONNECTIONS
Everyone deserves people in their corner. Permanent Connections helps current and former foster youth, as well as probation youth, strengthen relationships with family members, relatives, and caring adults who celebrate their successes, support their goals, and support their journey into adulthood.
Mental Health Services
Mental well-being is important, and children, youth, and families deserve support that honors their experiences. Our therapists recognize individual strengths, provide a safe space to be heard, and work alongside clients to navigate challenges in ways that feel right for them.
support For KINSHIP CAREGIVERS
guidance, encouragement, and resources to
help you navigate your journey
Kinship Support SERVICES
Caring for a relative’s child is a unique journey. Through personalized case management, respite care, and support groups, we offer kinship caregivers tools and connections that strengthen stability and provide resources for creating a nurturing home environment.
Foster Care Bridge
Becoming a caregiver often comes with unexpected costs. We can help cover child care expenses, allowing caregivers to focus on what truly matters — offering a stable, caring home where a child can heal, grow, and thrive.
transforming the child welfare system, together
Meaningful change happens when communities come together. Through partnerships with families, young people, community organizations, businesses, and public agencies, we’re working to strengthen support systems, remove barriers, and create opportunities for children and families to thrive.
Together, we’re shaping a child welfare system that listens to youth and families, recognizes their strengths, and responds to their needs.
At the y, you're part of our community
YMCA Youth & Family Services is focused on bringing about meaningful and lasting change in youth, adults, and families by ensuring they have a safe place to live, connecting them to critical resources, building them a reliable support system, and empowering them to pursue their goals and dreams. Whether securing housing, meeting basic needs, or building community, we believe strong connections—to resources, communities, and each other—make all the difference.
