The Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention awarded a $498,971 Project Grant under the Supporting Vulnerable and At-Risk Youth Transitioning out of Foster Care program (CFDA 16.049) to Christian City, LLC. The funding will enable Christian City to develop and implement a replicable care model within THRIVE, a transitional independent living program serving youth ages 18-24 who have aged out of foster care in Georgia. THRIVE provides housing, education, employment, and supportive services to help young adults transition into successful, stable adulthood. The project aims to enhance protective factors, reduce risk factors, and promote self-sufficiency, independent living skills, and financial stability among this vulnerable population through trauma-informed, evidence-based interventions aligned with the Positive Youth Development framework. The 3-year grant period began on October 1, 2023.
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