Casa North – Transitional Living for Young Adults (TLYA)
Transitional Housing for Youth 16–23
Casa North – Transitional Living for Young Adults (TLYA) is a CYFD-funded program that offers residential and scattered-site services to youth aged 16-23.
Priority is given to youth who are in CYFD custody and participating in the Fostering Connections program, as well as those involved with juvenile justice and/or tribal social services. Community referrals are accepted but must be cleared for acceptance by CYFD. See description below for additional priority referrals.
Program Housing Models
YDI utilizes a One-Site Model (located in Rio Rancho, NM) with a 24-hour supervised home setting and a Scattered Site Model, which consists of leased apartments in the community.
Services May Include:
- Assessment
- Case management
- Educational assistance
- Employment assistance
- Independent living skills training
- Individual therapy
- Life and social skills training
- Linkage to other resources
Priority Indicators for Youth Referrals
Additional priority will be given to youth referred to the program who are high needs youth, who are considered to be at the greatest risk of homelessness due to one or more of the following indicators:
- Developmental disabilities
- History of criminal/sexual offenses
- History of substance abuse
- Identification as LGBTQ+
- Lack of a family support network
- Learning disabilities
- Little or no attachment to the labor force
- Mental health or behavioral health diagnosis
- Multiple placements while in the foster care system
- No high school diploma or GED
- Previous engagement with the juvenile justice system
- Pregnant or parenting youth