Transitional living option for teens - 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…

J Bar J Youth Services, Inc. received a $350,000 Project Grant award from the Administration on Children, Youth and Families (ACYF) under the Transitional Living Program (CFDA 93.550), effective September 30, 2025, through September 29, 2028. The organization provides safe, stable residential shelter and comprehensive supportive services for runaway and homeless youth ages 16 to under 22 for periods up to 18 months, with potential extension to 21 months under extenuating circumstances. Services include basic life skills training, educational and employment opportunity development, individual and group counseling, and case management designed to facilitate youth transition to self-sufficiency and stable, independent living.

As a non-profit organization headquartered in Bend, Oregon, J Bar J Youth Services operates this Transitional Living Program in conjunction with its broader portfolio of youth services addressing homelessness and trafficking prevention. The program aligns with the federal initiative's four core outcome areas: social and emotional well-being, permanent connections, education or employment, and safe and stable housing. The grant funding supports the organization's residential facility operations and direct service delivery to vulnerable youth populations in Oregon.

Transitional living option for teens - 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.