This document was printed from the website of the California Evidence-Based Clearinghouse for Child Welfare (CEBC), which you can access at http://www.cebc4cw.org/
This document was printed from the website of the California Evidence-Based Clearinghouse for Child Welfare (CEBC), which you can access at http://www.cebc4cw.org/
Type of Maltreatment: Not specified
Target Population: Emancipating foster care youth ages 18-24, including pregnant and parenting youth.
Brief Description:(The information in this program outline is provided by the program representative and edited by the CEBC staff.)
Larkin Extended Aftercare for Supported Emancipation (LEASE) has been reviewed by the CEBC in the area of Youth Transitioning to Adulthood, but lacks the necessary research evidence to be given either a Scientific Rating or a Child Welfare Relevance Rating. LEASE, a program of Larkin Street Youth Services, is a scattered-site residential program for youth ages 18-24 who have emancipated from the foster care system. Youth are housed in studio, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom apartments and receive a range of supportive services including counseling, employment training, education counseling, and case management. Most participants attend college on a part-time or full-time basis. Youth work with their Case Manager to develop an individual plan to meet their unique needs. For all participants, an emphasis is placed on developing the life skills needed for independent living such as household organization and money management.
Contact name: Peggy Perry
Affiliation/Agency: Larkin Street Youth Services
Email: pperry@larkinstreetyouth.org
Phone: 415-865-1450
Fax: 415-865-1458
Website: http://www.larkinstreetyouth.org
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