Our House, BCFS work together to serve homeless, at-risk youth

Our House and Baptist Child & Family Services have announced plans to work together to provide much needed transitional services to struggling young adults in Abilene.

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ABILENE—Our House and Baptist Child & Family Services have announced plans to work together to provide much needed transitional services to struggling young adults in Abilene.

Since Our House has a history of serving homeless youth in Abilene, and BCFS has provided transitional living services to at-risk youth, the two agencies offer mutually beneficial services to young adults in need.

“Making the transition into adulthood is a big step for every young adult; but it can be an even tougher move for those who do not have a parent or guardian to look to for guidance and support,” said Terri Hipps, BCFS executive director of Teen and Youth Services.

“That’s why we are excited to get the wheels turning on plans to establish Abilene’s first transition center for at-risk youth. With the support of community members, I know we’re going to make a big difference in the lives of Abilene youth who are struggling to survive.”

BCFS has received $25,000 from the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services to plan Abilene’s first Youth Transition Center.

Transition centers offer case management, counseling, shelter and basic life-skills training to young adults. Additionally, centers serve as a resource where at-risk and foster youth can receive information on health care, housing, the job market, education and fi-nances. The goal of transitions centers is to prepare young adults to lead independent, lawful lives once they are out on their own.

 


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