Hello Blog family!
I hope you are having a great summer!
( I have no idea why red is underlining, please forgive me)...
Why is it that young people leaving transitional homes are becoming homeless?
Money has been given in the form of grants, so that those who take the grants will hopefully avoid this.
I have encountered 3 homeless youth who were all in transitional housing.
A transitional home should be set up to take in those aged out who are working or going to school. A transitional home should be set up to take a portion of their earnings and put into an account that they cannot touch until they leave, therebye providing them with security and a savings.
I think all foster care agencys should be required to open a trust account, (money in only and only the child who once aged out or leaves, can access the money..
When I aged out the first time I had NO money.
When I finally aged out again at 21, (I had to sign myself back in at 18, I had NO family and I refused to visit a home where my abuser still stayed).
I have been homeless 3x, yes 3...and I vowed it would never happen again.
It pays to have friends, a true friend would allow you to stay in their home
I was blessed to become a model but sadly, I never saved my money. I, survived because friends took me in.and I always found work. I stayed away from drugs, bad or mean people and negative people, places and things. .
If I had to give advice:
1. Stay focused on YOUR goals.
2. if you have no kids, get two jobs, put one check in the bank and pay bills with other. Find what your talent is; comedy, singing, making jewelry or art....
3.You should have 3 months pay saved in case of emergency.
4. Take advantage of the free library for internet (job hunting)
5. utilize your food pantry's through the churches
6. if you have security, you can rent a room at the larger YMCA
7. If you can get into a college, do it. you get a higher education but you also get to talk with other students who may know how to help you get the resources you need.
8. know that it is temporary, every day get up get out and do something!
9 every day you awake, is a good day and one that can start over with YOU!
xo TC
