The Foster Youth to Independence (FYI) initiative makes Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) assistance available to Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) in partnership with Public Child Welfare Agencies (PCWAs).

Placer County youth who may be eligible must get a referral from the Children's System of Care. Youth with a CSOC case worker should work through them. Youth without a CSOC case worker can call CSOC directly at 530-889-6700. Timeline for receiving a voucher may be lengthy.

As required by statute, an FYI voucher issued to an eligible youth may only be used to provide housing assistance for the youth for a maximum of 36 months. In addition to providing up to 36 months of rental assistance, youth must be provided supportive services to assist the young person on their path to self-sufficiency.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/public_indian_housing/programs/hcv/fyi

The Taylor House offers reasonable and safe housing to young women who have emancipated out of the Foster Care System.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.thetaylorhouse.org/
  

Whole Person Learning offers Youth Empowerment Support (YES), a program that supports youth and young adults who need extra help navigating systems and services.

Services include:

• One-on-one support for goal setting, empowerment, and system navigation
• Referrals to resources, support systems, and placement options
• Training opportunities and peer support groups
• Youth leadership development and systems change involvement

Web pages

• Home - https://padlet.com/yesprogram/youth-empowerment-support-yes-program-ryemh9pe95azflab

Unity Care Group provides housing and support services for youth and young adults transitioning out of foster care or at risk of homelessness in western Placer County.

Services include:

• Transitional housing for former foster youth
• Rapid rehousing assistance
• Homelessness prevention and early intervention services
• Case management and support for youth experiencing mental health challenges

Web pages

• Home - https://www.unitycare.org

FREED's Youth Transition Program is designed to assist youth and young adults ages 14 to 24 with disabilities to set and achieve individualized goals and increase independent living skills.


Web pages

• Home - https://freed.org/
• Youth Transition - https://freed.org/services/transition-services/youth-transition/
• Contact - https://freed.org/contact/

This resource is eligible for electronic referral.