Changing Challenged Pasts Into Brighter Futures San Luis Obispo County (County) has long been involved in foster care*

San Luis Obispo County Departments of Social Services and Probation have implemented effective programs to transition former foster care youth into functioning young adults. The program is made up of two parts: the After 18 program, a state mandate for each county for young adults from 18 to 21 who turned 18 in foster care, and the unique San Luis Obispo County program called TAY-FAP (Transitional Aged Youth - Financial Assistance Program) for young adults from 18 through 24. In a hugely collaborative effort, the Department of Social Services and Probation have drawn in and utilized private not-for-profit organizations to augment the highly educated and trained staff necessary to support these non-minor dependents. Client involvement in these programs is voluntary. Flexibility in the program allows clients to choose from a slate of service options that best meet their needs. At the same time, case managers require clients to abide by the terms of their contracts to insure measurable progress is being achieved. Changing Challenged Pasts Into Brighter Futures 4/10/14

1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1 C, E Partner Agency Key A - Social Services D - County Schools G - Law Enforcement J - City/County Planning B - Probation E - Drug and Alcohol H - CAP-SLO K - Community M - Colleges/Universities C - Mental Health F - Health Department 1 - Other CBOs