Guiding Youth Through Transition To Adulthood: An Integrated Approach To Care

This presentation took place at The 2024;OPEN MINDS;Strategy & Innovation during The 2024;OPEN MINDS;The Children’s Services Executive Summit. Tracey Olsen, LMSW,;Director, Transition To Independence Program, Jewish Family & Children’s Services, explored how to gain an understanding of support needs for;adolescents exiting foster care, such as housing, education, and behavioral health, evaluate key factors contributing to the success of the program, such as its evidence-based approach, integration of services, and scalability factors, and explore funding sources and strategies critical for sustaining and expanding similar programs aimed . . .