Aging out: Aspiranet THP program supports former foster children in Orange County
Tina Vervoorn
July 13, 2011
At the age of 18, youth in most California foster care programs are required to leave the child welfare system, regardless of whether or not they are prepared for independence. Often times, these emancipated youth exit without a secure residence or birth family to live with.
Aspiranet, one of the state´s largest providers of Transitional Housing Programs (THP), knows that transitional care is critical to ensuring success for youth as they "age out" of foster care. Beginning July 1, Aspiranet will take over administration of the Orange County THP Plus program which offers a stable living environment for up to fifteen former foster children, ages 18 – 24.
THP Plus partners with local businesses and agencies to provide housing opportunities, job placement, educational enrollment and youth support services with the goal of creating independent, productive citizens who will successfully transition into adulthood. To qualify, youth must be actively pursuing goals with regards to education, vocational training or employment and be referred by Orange County´s Independent Living Program Coordinator.
Aspiranet also offers foster care, adoption and pro-family services in Orange County. To become a partner in the lives of young teens or to make a donation to the program, contact Aspiranet Orange County at (714) 712-4900.
About Aspiranet
Aspiranet, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) charity, supports foster children, siblings, families, and the community with 35 core programs offering specialized services through 44 satellite centers within California.
Founded 35 years ago as a six-bed group home for young boys in Moss Beach, Calif., Aspiranet is one of the most diverse nonprofit social service agencies in the state. With a statewide network of innovative services, Aspiranet has touched the lives of over 10,000 families and children since its founding.
Aspiranet´s vision of bringing families together and helping foster children, siblings, and parents thrive is realized through six areas of expertise – Family Services, Foster Care, Adoption, Education, Afterschool programs, and Community Partnerships. For more information, please visit www.aspiranet.org.
Aspiranet, one of the state´s largest providers of Transitional Housing Programs (THP), knows that transitional care is critical to ensuring success for youth as they "age out" of foster care. Beginning July 1, Aspiranet will take over administration of the Orange County THP Plus program which offers a stable living environment for up to fifteen former foster children, ages 18 – 24.
THP Plus partners with local businesses and agencies to provide housing opportunities, job placement, educational enrollment and youth support services with the goal of creating independent, productive citizens who will successfully transition into adulthood. To qualify, youth must be actively pursuing goals with regards to education, vocational training or employment and be referred by Orange County´s Independent Living Program Coordinator.
Aspiranet also offers foster care, adoption and pro-family services in Orange County. To become a partner in the lives of young teens or to make a donation to the program, contact Aspiranet Orange County at (714) 712-4900.
About Aspiranet
Aspiranet, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) charity, supports foster children, siblings, families, and the community with 35 core programs offering specialized services through 44 satellite centers within California.
Founded 35 years ago as a six-bed group home for young boys in Moss Beach, Calif., Aspiranet is one of the most diverse nonprofit social service agencies in the state. With a statewide network of innovative services, Aspiranet has touched the lives of over 10,000 families and children since its founding.
Aspiranet´s vision of bringing families together and helping foster children, siblings, and parents thrive is realized through six areas of expertise – Family Services, Foster Care, Adoption, Education, Afterschool programs, and Community Partnerships. For more information, please visit www.aspiranet.org.
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