Teaching Encouraging Assisting Mentoring
UPCOMING ACTIVITIES:
Join TEAM YTIA this month as we give back to the community by volunteering.
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You have a voice - Use It!
Read the latest BRIDGE BUILDERS NEWSLETTER here.
SELF ADVOCACY TRAINING  
Youth need to be able to express themselves and advocate for themselves,  YTIA conducts workshops that allow youths to gain the skills they need to speak up for themselves.  Contact us to schedule a workshop today.

PRACTICAL LIFE SKILLS  TRAINING

Our first Practical Life Skills Training: Cooking. Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?  YOU! was a success.  The youth had a great time learning basic cooking skills from our resident chef Richard Valdez, the women of St. John Baptist Church, and the Training Co-Leaders, Mary Valdez and Brenda Knowles   
GROWING AND PREPARING 
YTIA has created a tool-kit  given to young adults who want to "be on their own" and/or who are preparing to leave care.  This  G.A.P.  Tool-Kit is given out at youth events but may also be requested by sending us a "contact" or by calling us at (210) 256-1888.  
You will not be in foster care forever.  You need to decide if you want to "age out"  or "transition out" of foster care.  There is a difference !
"AGED OUT" YOUTHS:
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Visit our Facebook page for job announcements,  whether you are looking for a full-time, part-time, or a job for the summer.
"YTIA is a good support system." Alexis

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If you are a former foster youth, you may qualify for extended Medicaid coverage. Call 211 or 1-877-541-7905 or visit Youth Texas Benefits  to update your address and get your Medicaid card mailed. 
Check out Texas Youth Connection for important information and programs available through the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.  You can also check out the links below: