Transitional Housing

For Young Adults in San Diego

Los programas de alojamiento transitorio están compuestos por el Programa de Alojamiento Transitorio para Jóvenes (Transitional Youth Housing, TYH), el Programa de Alojamiento Transitorio Plus (Transitional Housing Program Plus, THP+) y el Programa de Alojamiento Transitorio más el Programa de Acogida Familiar (Transitional Housing Program Plus Foster Care, THP+FC). Cada programa está diseñado para ayudar a los jóvenes en edad de transición mediante el desarrollo de aptitudes para la vida independiente con un enfoque en el logro de objetivos y el bienestar emocional.

Nuestros administradores de casos están altamente capacitados sobre las mejores prácticas relacionadas con los jóvenes en edad de transición y trabajan en conjunto con otros recursos comunitarios para conectar a los jóvenes con los servicios disponibles. Establecemos un enfoque individual teniendo en cuenta las fortalezas del joven para ayudarlo a alcanzar sus objetivos personales.

Lo que ofrecemos

Los Servicios para Jóvenes y Familias de la YMCA brindan un entorno seguro y acogedor para los jóvenes más desprotegidos de San Diego. Nuestro objetivo es que cada persona salga de nuestros programas de alojamiento siendo un joven adulto independiente y autosuficiente. 

  • Supervisión de apoyo en el lugar
  • Administración intensiva e individualizada de casos
  • Sesiones sociales-emocionales en grupo y de desarrollo de habilidades todas las semanas
  • Apartamento amueblado
  • Alquiler subsidiado
  • Ayuda para obtener empleo y educación
  • Desarrollo económico y elaboración del presupuesto personal
  • Formación constante en habilidades para la vida independiente
  • Bienestar relacional y servicios terapéuticos
  • Asistencia de seguimiento

Elegibilidad para el programa

Trabajamos con jóvenes adultos que tienen entre 18 y 24 años y jóvenes que previamente han estado bajo la jurisdicción del Juzgado de Menores del Condado de San Diego, jóvenes que cumplieron la mayoría de edad para el sistema de acogida familiar, jóvenes que han estado en libertad condicional y dependientes mayores de edad que actualmente están involucrados con los Servicios de Bienestar del Menor de California.

Para obtener más información sobre el Alojamiento Transitorio, comunícate con Lyndsey Macaranas a la dirección [email protected] o al teléfono (760) 721-8930 o con Amanda Mizer a la dirección [email protected] o al teléfono (760) 721-8930.

Opciones adicionales de alojamiento

Para obtener más información, vista la opción de alojamiento que mejor se adapte a tu situación.

Turning Point

Homeless Youth and Young Adults

Turning Point Transitional Living Program provides temporary housing and supportive services to young adults experiencing homelessness.

We also have a specialized location, Tommie’s Place, for those who are pregnant or parenting young children.

Learn More About Turning Point

LGBTQ Safe STAY Wellness Center

LGBTQ and Transition-Age Youth Facing Homelessness or Housing Instability

YMCA Youth & Family Services, in partnership with the San Diego LGBT Community Center and San Diego Youth Services provides bridge housing and supportive services for up to 6 months, allowing time to find permanent housing while prioritizing basic needs, mental health, case management, and referrals to community resources.

Learn More About LGBTQ Safe STAY Wellness Center

Housing Our Youth (HOY) Program

young adults up to the age of 24

The Housing Our Youth (HOY) program provides specialized assistance to youth and young adults up to and including the age of 24 years throughout San Diego County who are at-risk or experiencing homelessness. HOY services include housing, peer support, care coordination, service navigation, transportation, job preparation, subsidized employment, education assistance, tenant support, and other wrap-around services as needed to help youth remain stably housed and prepared for self-sufficiency. Learn more.

HOST HOUSING

Current foster youth ages 18-21 (Non-Minor Dependents)

Do you live with a supportive adult and wish to remain with them? The host family model will provide a safe, stable environment that will support and nurture an existing relationship that you have with a caring, supportive adult. This is a housing program which is designed to support you and your relationship with your chosen HOST in a family-like setting.

To learn more, visit the HOST Housing page for more details.

Other Transitional Housing Programs

Some of the other programs we offer are Transitional Youth Housing (TYH), Transitional Housing Program Plus (THP+) and Transitional Housing Program Plus Foster Care (THP+FC). Each program is designed to support transition age youth by building independent living skills with a focus on goal attainment and emotional wellness.

Our Case Managers are equipped with extensive training of best practices involving transition age youth who work collaboratively with other community resources in order to connect youth to services available. We provide strengths-based, individualized approach to assist youth in reaching their personal goals.

What We Offer

  • Supportive on-site supervision
  • Intensive individualized case management
  • Skill building and social-emotional groups provided weekly
  • Furnished apartment
  • Subsidized rent
  • Employment and educational assistance
  • Financial development and personal budgeting
  • Ongoing independent living skills education
  • Relational wellness and therapeutic services
  • Aftercare support

Program Eligibility

We serve young adults ages 18-24 and youth previously under the jurisdiction of San Diego County Juvenile Court, who have aged out of foster care placement, former probation involved youth, and current non-minor dependents involved with California Child Welfare.