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program description

The Transitional Living Program (TLP) is part of the Family and Youth Services Bureau’s (FYSB) Runaway and Homeless Youth Program. TLP focuses on giving young people a chance to exercise leadership, to build skills, to become involved in their communities, and to make a successful transition to self-sufficient living.

services provided

Services offered to youth include:

• Financial support
• Housing assistance
• Interpersonal and life building skills training
• Educational opportunities
• Assistance in job preparation and attainment
• Counseling

Living accommodations may be set up with a host family, group home, or supervised apartment.

eligibility

Any person between the ages of 16-21 who does not have a safe or stable place to live, and resides in Assumption, Lafourche, or Terrebonne parish may be eligible for this program.

areas served

• Houma