Transitional living program - provides safe and stable transitional housing to homeless youth ages 16-21. - the transitional living program (TLP) (CX) provides safe, stable, and appropriate shelter…

The Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families awarded Coastal Horizons Center, Inc. $1.05 million on September 30, 2025, under the Transitional Living Program (CFDA 93.550) to provide safe and stable transitional housing and comprehensive services to runaway and homeless youth ages 16 to under 22 in North Carolina.

Coastal Horizons Center delivers up to 18 months of residential shelter (extendable to 21 months under extenuating circumstances) alongside basic life skills training, educational and job attainment opportunities, and counseling to support youth transition to self-sufficiency and stable, independent living. The award funds performance through September 29, 2028.

Coastal Horizons Center is a non-profit behavioral health and social services organization based in Wilmington, North Carolina, serving southeastern North Carolina through multiple federal grant programs including housing continuum of care, law enforcement diversion, substance use treatment, and reentry services. The organization operates the Open House Youth Services program for homeless and runaway youth and coordinates with local law enforcement, county detention centers, schools, and healthcare providers.

The Transitional Living Program aims to help youth establish sustainable living and well-being, with core outcome areas in social and emotional well-being, permanent connections, education or employment, and safe and stable housing. The assistance type is a Project Grant.

Transitional living program - provides safe and stable transitional housing to homeless youth ages 16-21. - the transitional living program (TLP) (CX) provides safe, stable, and appropriate shelter for runaway and homeless youth ages 16 to under 22 for up to 18 months and, under extenuating circumstances, can be extended to 21 months. Tlps provide comprehensive services (e.g., basic life skills, educational and job attainment opportunities, counseling) that supports the transition of homeless youth to self-sufficiency and stable, independent living.