Summary of Federal Grant Award

Jackson Street Youth Services, Inc. received a $350,000 Project Grant from the Administration on Children and Families under the Transitional Living for Homeless Youth program (CFDA 93.550) effective September 30, 2025, through September 29, 2028. The award funds the "Next Steps" Transitional Living Program (TLP), a community-based residential facility serving runaway and homeless youth ages 16 to under 22 across two Oregon counties (Benton and Linn). The program provides safe, stable shelter for up to 18 months (extendable to 21 months under extenuating circumstances) combined with comprehensive supportive services designed to facilitate youth transition to self-sufficiency and independent living.

Key services delivered through this award include basic life skills training, educational and employment attainment support, case management, trauma-informed counseling, and specialized support to address the core outcome areas of social and emotional well-being, permanent connections, education or employment, and safe and stable housing. Jackson Street Youth Services is an established nonprofit organization with over 20 years of experience serving at-risk youth and currently administers multiple federally funded programs including the Basic Center Program, Street Outreach Program, and Next Steps for Success Pilot, demonstrating organizational capacity to effectively implement evidence-based, victim-centered services for vulnerable youth populations.