TransitionZ Program
In partnership with the Atlanta Housing Authority, Department of Community Affairs and the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, we provide young adults ages 17-24 who are homeless, parenting, leaving foster care, juvenile justice and/or mental health systems with supervised apartment living. Providing the opportunity to practice daily living skills. TransitionZ prepares young adults to make a successful transition to become productive, independent, and contributing members of our community. Youth are on track for “graduated independence” and participate in guiding and formulating their individualized service plans. Services are outlined by each youth’s individualized service plan.
TransitionZ Services
- Educational Goal Attainment
- Workforce Development & Training
- Health & Wellness Education
- Parenting Classes & Instruction
- Individual & Group Life Skills Coaching
- Service Learning & Volunteer Opportunities
- Financial Literacy & Money Management
- Improving Communication Skills
- Developing Social Relationships
- Professional Counseling & Therapy
- Utilizing & Identifying Community Resources
- Transportation
TransitionZ Rules & Responsibilities
- Sign and abide by lease agreement
- Work and/ go to school 30 hours per week
- Participate in developing Individual Service Plans
- Contribute 30% of income towards rent
- Daily Life Skills
- Random Apartment Inspections (weekly)
- NO alcohol or smoking permitted onsite
- Curfews based on individual service plans
- Guests obtain criminal background checks
- No overnight guests without staff approval
- Sign in and out upon exiting/entering property
- Program staff available 24 hours, 7 days per week
- Pay for television, cable, telephones & internet
- •10 hours community service weekly (not working/in school)