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Easing the Transition into Adulthood…
CMFCAA’s Community Connections Youth Project® is a resource for young adults, ages 17-26, who are currently in foster care or have already aged out of the system & branching out into the adult world. There’s a lot for them to think about and it can be a scary time, but it doesn’t have to be.
As foster care alumni, our case managers know how to best offer
a vast array of services that youth need, both before and after leaving care; and they have the compassion to never give up for their clients.
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SOCIAL SUPPORT
We connect young adults to long-lost family members or friends who can be beside them as they transition to adulthood.
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HOUSING
We assist young adults in finding a place they can call home. Whether they need help with budgeting or apartment hunting, we help youth know where they will safely and affordably rest their heads at night.
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EDUCATION
Some know exactly what they want to do and need help making it happen. Others require help deciding if community college, four-year university, or trade school is needed. We advise on career assessment, ACT prep, and financial aid. We even go on college visits!
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PHYSICAL / MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
We provide assistance in finding a primary care physician, understanding how Medicaid works, and accessing therapy, medical, or pharmaceutical care.
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EMPLOYMENT
Landing the perfect job is a combination of: professional resume, ability to complete applications, interviewing, and access to quality employment services. We help every step of the way to that steady paycheck.
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AND MORE…
Becoming an adult can be overwhelming. Our resources help meet the most basic of needs; and we provide assistance in everything from getting a driver’s license to help with legal entanglements and learning how to live independently on a budget.
A success story
of the CCYP® program
Homeless Missourians Information System (HMIS)