Maine Youth Transition Collaborative
Improving the successful transition of youth in foster care to adulthood
Partners from the public and private sectors work together in the Maine Youth Transition Collaborative to ensure that youth transitioning from foster care have the resources and opportunities they need to be successful adults. Youth and adults focus together on improving outcomes for youth in transition from foster care in the areas of employment, education, housing, mental and physical health, and lifelong personal and community connections.
What We Do
The Collaborative focuses its efforts in three key areas:
York County Foster Care Collaborative
The York County Foster Care Collaborative brings together youth and adult community members to assist youth currently or formerly in foster care with employment and post-secondary education.
MYTC Honorees
Each year MYTC honors youth and adults who have been instrumental in bringing resources and supports to older youth in foster care. Honorees for the 2012 event included Meg Callaway, Geoff Titherington, and Lakesha Shelton. Mark Millar, formerly of Casey Family Services in Portland, was the 2013 MYTC Honoree.
How You Can Help:
An investment in the Collaborative would leverage both public and private dollars to further support local community networks, youth leadership, financial literacy and Opportunity Passport™ (a matched savings program) for youth.
To partner with us, please contact Marty Zanghi at the Muskie School of Public Service: martyz@usm.maine.edu or 207-780-5867.
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