The Center For Children And Young Adults Inc

Rise up academy - an 8-bed home for boys and girls ages 16-20 providing transitional housing with comprehensive youth development activities and supportive housing services. It offers youth who are functioning at a higher level, both socially and behaviorally, a unique living environment. Rise up studios - this program is an extension of the rise up academy residential program. The studios feature an 8-bed "practice apartment" pilot, offering single-efficiency apartments for young adults aged 17-20 who are preparing for independent living programs (ilps). Each unit is equipped with a full-size bed, tv sitting area, kitchenette with a sink, mid-sized refrigerator, and a microwave. Residents also have a multipurpose island with seating, a full-sized bathroom, and closet space. Common areas include a shared full-sized kitchen, laundry facilities, and a media and gaming area. See description under the life works program for the activities and services included in youth development activities and supportive housing services.

Connections - an 8-bed apartment housing program for youth adults ages 18+ who have earned a high school diploma or ged that provides permanent housing through an independent living program ("ilp") model. Ilp supportive housing services include assistance with rent and utility payments, renter's insurance, transportation vouchers, food stipends, school enrollment assistance, education and career counseling, access to dental, medical and therapeutic treatment, and community connections. As of october 2024, all connections applicants must first complete at least six months as an achieving resident in the lofts at rise up academy transitional living program.