Every young person deserves the chance to thrive.
Our Bright Futures program ensures that teens stepping into adulthood don’t fall through the cracks. By providing housing, guidance, and essential resources, we help them build a foundation for lasting independence—whether pursuing education, launching a career, or learning life skills they were never given.
Bright Futures: a Self-Sufficiency Program for Success
Bright Futures is an independent living program designed to allow young adults to create their own paths to adulthood with support from Glove House.
Program features
- Fully furnished apartments
- Access to public transportation
- Public Schools
- Access to colleges near most apartments
- Individualized and group self-sufficiency training focusing on a variety of learning styles
- 24-hour Nursing staff
- Individual counseling
- Linkage and referrals to outside services
- Links to community resources
- Supportive case management
Staff will
- Maintain electronic records
- Complete required periodic documentation based on need i.e. FASP, SPR, PHR
- Attend court to assist in advocacy with youth
- Collaborate with county caseworkers and other professionals to ensure youth are provided with all services needed to reach independence.
Program benefits
- A safe, supportive living environment in the community
- Contact with support staff and program managers based on need.
- Access to clinical services within Glove House.
- Social Worker(s)
- Medical Professionals
- Psychiatric Consultations
- Clinical Resources outside Glove House if needed
Eligibility
- Age 16.5 to 21 years old
- In the custody of a Department of Social Services
- Ability to complete the readiness assessment
- Able to live cooperatively with others
- Willing to follow some guidelines
- Willingness to participate in the program and personal goal setting
- Willingness to learn
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