Transitional Living - Children's Services Fund of Jackson County

The need for Transitional Living services is more pressing than ever. According to recent statistics, over 4 million youth experience homelessness in the U.S. each year, and one in five children live in households that struggle to afford stable housing. The Children’s Services Fund offers Transitional Living services providing essential support for youth and children facing housing insecurity, including older youth who are aging out of the foster care system. These programs offer a safe, stable environment where young individuals can gain life skills, access education and receive counseling to help them transition into independent living.

The Impact of Housing Insecurity on Youth

Housing insecurity can have devastating effects on young people, including increased risks of mental health issues, educational disruptions and long-term instability. Transitional Living services not only provide a roof over their heads but also empower youth with the skills they need to thrive. Programs often include mental health services and case management, life skills training, job readiness workshops and access to educational resources, creating pathways to a brighter future.

“That the CSF funds programs like Moving Beyond Depression and Promise 1000 demonstrates their broad perspective on positively influencing children’s lives. They understand the significance of addressing factors beyond immediate, direct services for children and recognize the long-term impact surrounding environments have on children. This holistic approach is invaluable in shaping healthy futures for children.”

Tracy Russell, Executive Director Nurture KC

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Who We Fund

The Transformative Impact of Transitional Living Services

Empowering Youth for Independence

Transitional Living programs equip children with emotional intelligence and essential life skills, enabling them to navigate adulthood successfully.

Improving Future Success

Stable housing through Transitional Living improves school attendance and graduation rates, as well as offering job readiness training and opportunities for employment.

Empowering Youth for Independence

Transitional Living programs equip children with emotional intelligence and essential life skills, enabling them to navigate adulthood successfully.

"Children's Services Fund of Jackson County has been an integral partner of Amethyst Place for the past several years. Their support has helped us grow our Therapy services for youth tremendously. They are also helping us build capacity to prepare for expansion and serve nearly double the number of children. We are so grateful for the work they do in Jackson County."

Sarah Knopf-Amelung, Director of Strategy & Growth, Amethyst Place

"Because of CSF funding, we were able to launch this program and track outcomes. We now see that it absolutely is impactful. Our young mothers are making huge strides. They’re paying off debt, they’re able to buy themselves a car and one has a $20,000 scholarship now that she’s in college! We’re seeing these young ladies do amazing things for their families. So, we know now—[transitional living services] past the first two years of maternity care is a solution."

Kelsie Green, Assistant Executive Director, Mother’s Refuge

The CSF difference

As a voter-approved, tax-funded program, the CSF works to elevate and “raise the tide” for everyone working to support kids in Jackson County. Investing in mental health services, our partners, their programs and collaboration for innovation is what’s best for our kids — and our community.

Validating impact

Our rigorous funding process balances the utilization of proven approaches with an opportunity for innovation to ensure impact for Jackson County kids.

Ensuring effectiveness

Our Community Impact Framework aligns partner efforts in a strategic, comprehensive manner to strengthen mental health, reduce abuse & neglect, and increase skills & knowledge for children and youth.

Creating community

Our network of collaborative, innovative prevention specialists, mental health professionals, and area leaders work together to improve outcomes for children and families, uplift the community, and build stronger relationships between child-serving organizations.

Learn more about our funding strategy.

Our Community Impact Framework

Learn more about our partners providing transitional living services

Providing Stability to Homeless Youth Through Transitional Housing

Hillcrest offers transitional housing and case management to homeless youth in Jackson County, while connecting them to community resources.

CSF and Mother’s Refuge Redefine Teen Maternity Care for Children’s Well-being

CSF and Mother’s Refuge partner to redefine maternity care for teen mothers and pioneer a transitional living program to ensure the well-being of Jackson County’s youngest citizens.