South Memphis Alliance - Dream Seekers Initiative

AKA:

BHC; CJC; Transitioning out of Foster Care

Description:

Provides a comprehensive program to help youth who were or are now in foster care in Shelby County, ages 14-25, to transition successfully to independent living. Services include goal setting and job readiness help (including help with resumes, help in applying for jobs and interview practice); sexual health education, HIV/AIDS education/testing, financial literacy, parenting and other life skills with community-based referrals for health care and housing needs. Dream Seekers is a program sponsored through the TN Department of Children's Services in partnership with the Jim Casey Youth Opportunities Initiative.

Hours:

Office Hours: Mon - Fri 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Intake Process:

Call for schedule of classes; requires referral from the TN Dept of Children's Services Independent Living Program.

Program Fees:

No Fee

Eligibility:

Youth in Shelby County, ages 14-25, who were or are in foster care and need help moving into independent living; accepts referrals from all social service agencies and anyone that sees a need to refer someone. Agency will do a foster care check on anyone who is self-referring or not being referred by a social service agency

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Is Shelter?

No

Date of Official Change:

June 15, 2023

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Legal Status:

Nonprofit (Incorporated)