"YTIA" pronounced "Ya-T-Uh" or "Y-T-Uh" Either way it means the same thing: Youth Transitioning Into Adulthood

At present YTIA  provides workshops, special events, volunteerism, and support services to assist youths transitioning out of foster care. 

From DEPENDENCE to INDEPENDENCE

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Please join us every Thursday from 12:00 p.m. - 1;00 p.m. for an open discussion. This will be an opportunity for youth to openly talk about what’s on their mind and to learn some valuable information! This meeting topics will be chosen by the youth and go based off interest. Youth who consistently participate will be given an incentive.  Notes are posted on the "Let's Talk" page under "Youth Scene".
A HEART-FELT "THANK YOU" to City Education Partners for its grant to YTIA during the pandemic.  As a result of their generosity, we were able to ensure that we could continue to offer workshops via Zoom, and, because of the equipment they have provided to us, we are now producing videos that will be uploaded to our YouTube Channel.  Even though things have been a little more difficult for everyone, God always provides, and gives us the ability to continue working with some fabulous young people.  We will let you know as soon as videos are uploaded to our Channel.  Be on the look-out for notifications about the videos.

SPIRITUAL CORNER

“For God has not given us the spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” 2 Timothy 1:7

God will see you through whatever you are facing.  You only need to seek His guidance, follow His direction and know that He loves you in spite of what you may think.
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​YTIA bridges that gap between foster care and the real world of adulthood. 
Between foster care and the real world of adulthood (our communities) there is a gap. A gap that leaves youths unprepared when they exit the system. YTIA bridges the gap from Dependence upon the foster care system to Independence by utilizing an innovative "real world" approach. Youth in the foster care system need to hear and face the truth about life after foster care. YTIA keeps it real.  YTIA seeks to identify youth who want to be prepared when it is time for them to exit the system, desire and are motivated to "make it on their own" and works with them to help ensure they understand what it takes to successfully transition into adulthood and not simply age out of the system. 
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT
YTIA would like to thank all of those who have financially supported us through our fundraising efforts. Because of your generous donations, YTIA has been able to continue assisting youth in and out of the foster care system.  A SPECIAL THANK YOU to those of you who have continued to donate even during this very difficult time.

​RECENT NEWS

In December we had a Fall Practical Life Skills Training. Click on "learn more" to see pictures.


MOVIN' ON WORKSHOPS

Remember we bring the workshops to you! Contact us to schedule a workshop. 


TEAM YTIA

TEAM YTIA is ready to embark on another year of giving of ourselves to help others.  Join our TEAM and watch how God will use you to bless others. 
YTIA is a 501 (c)(3), non-profit, faith-based charitable organization, incorporated in October of 2009, and created for the purpose of assisting young adults leaving foster care in the State of Texas.  YTIA’s mission is to bridge the gap between foster care and independent adulthood.

"Bridging the Gap for Youths Leaving Foster Care"
Our office is located at 900 N.E. Loop 410 (Petroleum Center Bldg.), Suite E111, San Antonio, Texas  78209
Our mailing address is:  Post Office Box 29256, San Antonio, Texas  78229 and our phone number is:  (210) 256-1888
E-mail:  ytia2009@gmail.com