Youth prepare their own meals and take care of their children. Making sure to include time to play together.

The home of Stepping Stones Transitional Living Program

Step 3 Transitional Living Program

Who served: Runaway and homeless youth between the ages of 16-21 who are pregnant and/or parenting.

Eligibility requirements for program:

• Must be homeless or in an at-risk situation
• Agree to follow the program guidelines and show progress on attainment of goals set in the Individual Service Plan (ISP)
• ISPs assist youth in reaching their goal of independence
• Must remain drug and alcohol free
• Must maintain their apartment
• Display appropriate parenting behaviors

Length of stay: Youth may stay for a maximum of 18 months in the Transitional Living Program or earlier if youth meet their goals for self-sufficiency.

How youth enter the program:

• Referrals may be made through self-referral, parents or guardians, court referrals, and/or DHS or other service providers

Payment requirements:

• Rents for apartments are to be based on a % of resident’s income.

Services offered in first 30 days:

• Shelter in one of the three 2-bedroom apartments for up to 18 months
• Meeting with case worker (LSW) to create an Individual Service Plan
• 24-hour access to skilled staff
• Linkage to services

Youth get training in the skills they need to independently support their family without government assistance.

Gratitude for the funders who make this work possible

Our Transitional Living Program is funded by a grant from US Department of Health and Human Services through the American Families and Youth Services Bureau.

The building was constructed through a grant from the Maine State Housing Authority.