TLP Program

SAFE Passage
Transitional Living Program

Theresa Barrett, Program Coordinator
262.635.2600

The SAFE Passage Transitional Living Program is a community-based program for homeless youth, ages 18 to 21, who are in need of housing, and educational, emotional, and fiscal support. SAFE Passage provides safe housing, food and clothing, confidential case management and aftercare services, as well as instruction in independent living skills, all at no cost to homeless youth.

The Program's educational component is designed to aid youth in making a smooth transition into a stable independent living situation. Education is provided in, but not limited to, the following areas: interpersonal skills; personal appearance and awareness; educational planning; job seeking and maintenance skills, including resume and cover letter writing; money management, budgeting and consumer awareness; housing; housekeeping, including household and time management; healthy food preparation and storage; health, including STD/HIV prevention; positive parenting and pregnancy prevention (as appropriate); domestic violence; emergency and safety skills; community resources; legal skills; and transportation.

The anticipated benefits of the program are far-reaching. Participants will begin to change some negative attitudes and behaviors, to place a higher value on the family, and accordingly, to promote responsible independent living, which includes positive parenting and family-oriented behaviors. Specifically, it is anticipated that implementation of services shall result in clients placing a higher value on stable and nurturing home environments, healthy child development, and prompt and appropriate resolution of crises.

The Application Process is as follows: All referrals shall require an in-depth, face-to-face assessment before a decision can be made regarding the appropriateness of a person for receipt of services. At this time the client will be provided with an Initial Application form and a Criminal Background Check (CBC) Information Disclosure form. After the CBC has been run and the application processed, the staff will determine whether or not the youth is appropriate for admission. If it is decided that the applicant is appropriate, the youth will be contacted and a formal intake will be scheduled.

In general, the Transitional Living Program shall not accept for admission those persons who have a current presentation of, or within the past 12 months have a history of:

	aggressiveness or violence (e.g., assault or battery);
	severe or chronic mental illness;
	suicidal intentions, gestures or acts;
	noncompliance;
	serious criminal charges not resolved by court action;
	placement pending in another agency or home;
	severe or chronic alcohol or other drug addiction, and
	being on probation or parole

Exceptions to these guidelines may be possible, given individual circumstances. Exceptions may be approved only after consultation with the Program Coordinator. For siblings and friends in crisis, housing can be offered provided all other admission criteria have been satisfied and with prior approval of the Program Coordinator.

This program is funded by the United States Department of Health and Human Services.

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SAFE Passage Transitional Living Program is located at:

1600 West Sixth Street
Racine WI 53404
(262) 635-2600

Equal Employment Opportunity
and Affirmative Action Policy

SAFE Haven of Racine, Inc. is committed to assuring the active and positive implementation of federal, state and departmental Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action laws, Executive Orders, policies, plans, rules and regulations. Moreover, SAFE Haven dedicates itself to the maximum utilization of its human resources. To this end, SAFE Haven seeks to ensure equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, creed, color, sex, national origin or ancestry, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation or membership in the national guard, state defense force or any other reserve component of the military forces of the United States or the State of Wisconsin.

Last Revised: November, 2006

SAFE Haven of Racine, Inc.
1030 Washington Ave.
Racine, WI 53403

SAFE Passage Transitional Living Program

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Policy

SAFE Passage
Transitional Living Program

Equal Employment Opportunity
and Affirmative Action Policy