"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
ALWAYS HAPPY TO BENEFIT FROM THE CHARITY (Cherrity!) OF OTHERS!
We are always grateful for any assistance that we receive. So, we were very pleased when Cherrity Bar chose YTIA as one of the non-profit oganizations that it would support in December. We came in second but we were just happy to be a part of this fund-raising event. And, who knows, maybe we'll do better next year!
INFORMATION YOUTHS CAN USE:
Texas Youth Connection www.texasyouthconnection.org Texas Youth Hotline 1-800-989-6884 www.211texas.org Texas Abuse Hotline 1-800-252-5400 www.txabusehotline.org STAR Health (Medicaid) 1-800-964-2777 www.YourTexasBenefits.com PAL Coordinator (Region 8) 210-431-5622 Transitional Living Services 512-438-2350 Texas Foster Youth Justice Project 1-877-313-3688 Spiritual Blessings:
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What is 4P = 2G?
While in the foster care system, youths should be planning their way out of the system!!! When a youth Prays, Plans, Prepares, and Practices, they will be Grown and Gone. 4P=2G is YTIA's Movin' On Workshops motto
Preparing for your future begins NOW!!College Prep/Readiness workshops have begun. Our next Spring session will be on Saturday, March 21, 2020 at 10 a.m. This session will focus on the TSI and will be held on the campus of St. Philip's College. All High School students in care are invited to attend. To Register please send an email to ytia2009@gmail.com. These workshops will help ensure that you are prepared for the next phase of your life and will help you develop an educational transition plan to navigate the road to graduation and to locking in your educational benefits. (If you missed the ETV/SIL workshop in February, we will try to do that one again; the information provided was invaluable.)
Education Corner:
Register NOW for the SAT/ACT Testing
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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.
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 donated through "Brenda's Giving Tuesday Fundraiser" and "Stephanie's Birthday Fundraiser for YTIA" on Facebook!
RECENT NEWSIn December we had a Fall Practical Life Skills Training. Click on "learn more" to see pictures.
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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"
"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
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