Project Summary:  The Youth Transition Project (YTP) is a public-private partnership focused on youth ages 16-23 transitioning from foster care or experiencing homelessness. The centerpiece of the project is a tiny-home village with comprehensive life skills, employment training, education and well-being supports provided by the broader community. The goal is that disconnected West Virginia youth are supported to reach their full potential as they transition into adulthood. 

Project Vision: Youth and young adults live full lives with meaningful work, confidence, wellness and support.

Project Mission:Community partners work together to build a pipeline of full support for vulnerable youth in need ages 16 to 23.  This support includes housing, treatment, youth engagement, transition coaching, job exploration and experience, education and community arts and recreation.

Project Values:

The Youth Transition Program believes youth and young adults:

• Deserve positive experiences and supportive adults in their lives
• Have the right to control their own destinies
• Should be provided support and freedom of choice as they transition to adulthood
• Are entitled to expect capable, respectful adults in agencies, organizations and communities who: put youth first; work together and create meaningful opportunities that support youth to lead full, self-directed, satisfying lives