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JIT Foster Youth Services
Basic Needs/Emergencies
When you encounter an emergency, we’re here to be of support and guide you in meeting your needs, whether it’s assistance with a bus pass, food card, rental assistance, extra resources, or simply working with a coordinator to map out your next BIG STEP!
Description of Services:
When you encounter an emergency, we’re here to be of support and guide you in meeting your needs, whether it’s assistance with a bus pass, food card, rental assistance, extra resources, or simply working with a coordinator to map out your next BIG STEP!
Basic Needs provides resources and emergency financial assistance so that youth can focus their energy on moving forward. Some examples of Basic Needs assists include: rent/utilities assistance, auto repair/insurance/registration help, bus/trolley passes, food cards, medical/dental assistance, professional clothing, and help with bills.
We also connect youth with resources, mentors, and workshops that will help them get back on their feet, avoid debilitating stress and unhealthy habits, and encourage self-confidence and self-sufficiency.
Requirements:
Youth must be going to school and/or working and between the ages of 18 and 26.
For Detailed Information:
https://jitfosteryouth.org/youth-services/emergency-basic-needs/
4560 Alvarado Canyon Rd Ste 2G
San Diego CA 92120
760-505-6647
youthservices@jitfosteryouth.org
Business Hours
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Monday:9am - 6pm
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Tuesday:9am - 6pm
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Wednesday:9am - 6pm
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Thursday:9am - 6pm
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Friday:9am - 6pm
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Saturday:Closed
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Sunday:Closed
Changing Lanes
It can be a struggle finding reliable transportation to get to work or to school. That’s why we offer behind the wheel training, help obtaining permits and licenses, and resources on how to find reliable vehicles at affordable rates. We help remove any obstacles so you have more options and opportunities to thrive.
Description of Services:
It can be a struggle finding reliable transportation to get to work or to school. That’s why we offer behind the wheel training, help obtaining permits and licenses, and resources on how to find reliable vehicles at affordable rates. We help remove any obstacles so you have more options and opportunities to thrive.
Changing Lanes provides youth with the resources and connections needed to obtain their driver’s permits and licenses. For permits, this includes volunteer time to help study and provide transportation to the DMV to take written tests. For those seeking their license, we pay for six hours of behind-the-wheel practice and support for the DMV road test. Plus, since we partner with Allstate Driving School, vehicles are provided to use for the road test – no need to have access to one! Changing Lanes is offered to youth at their own pace.
Requirements:
Changing Lanes is open to all JIT participants. You simply need to complete your new youth orientation in order to apply.
For Detailed Information:
https://jitfosteryouth.org/changing-lanes/
4560 Alvarado Canyon Rd Ste 2G
San Diego CA 92120
760-505-6647
youthservices@jitfosteryouth.org
Business Hours
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Monday:9am - 6pm
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Tuesday:9am - 6pm
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Wednesday:9am - 6pm
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Thursday:9am - 6pm
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Friday:9am - 6pm
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Saturday:Closed
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Sunday:Closed
College Bound
We’re here to support you every step of the way so you can graduate from a two or four-year college program or with a master’s degree. With relationships and resources critical to your success, College Bound provides tools and technology like laptops and printers as well as community connections to help you overcome any obstacle on your way to graduation day.
Description of Services:
We’re here to support you every step of the way so you can graduate from a two or four-year college program or with a master’s degree. With relationships and resources critical to your success, College Bound provides tools and technology like laptops and printers as well as community connections to help you overcome any obstacle on your way to graduation day. We can also help you navigate opportunities to study aboard and set up paid internships in your field of interest.
To qualify, you must be:
1) Be a current or former foster youth between ages 18-26
2) Be enrolled in a two-year or four-year college program
3) Have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher from high school or previous college studies
4) Be available to attend a College Bound event in June
For Detailed Information:
https://jitfosteryouth.org/youth-services/education-training/
4560 Alvarado Canyon Rd Ste 2G
San Diego CA 92120
760-505-6647
youthservices@jitfosteryouth.org
Business Hours
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Monday:9am - 6pm
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Tuesday:9am - 6pm
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Wednesday:9am - 6pm
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Thursday:9am - 6pm
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Friday:9am - 6pm
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Saturday:Closed
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Sunday:Closed
Financial Fitness
To plan for your secure financial future you need the confidence and know-how to practice smart money management. That’s why in our Financial Fitness series, our lived experience staff share their first-hand knowledge about budgeting, smart saving habits and investment strategies.
Description of Services:
To plan for your secure financial future you need the confidence and know-how to practice smart money management. That’s why in our Financial Fitness series, our lived experience staff share their first-hand knowledge about budgeting, smart saving habits and investment strategies. You’ll also be paired with a coach to support you on your journey to financial self-sufficiency.
Requirements:
Youth must be going to school and/or working and between the ages of 18 and 26. Must have an income and the ability to save.
For Detailed Information:
http://jitfosteryouth.org/programs/financial-fitness/
4560 Alvarado Canyon Rd Ste 2G
San Diego CA 92120
760-505-6647
youthservices@jitfosteryouth.org
Business Hours
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Monday:9am - 6pm
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Tuesday:9am - 6pm
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Wednesday:9am - 6pm
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Thursday:9am - 6pm
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Friday:9am - 6pm
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Saturday:Closed
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Sunday:Closed
Mental Wellness
We recognize Mental Wellness is an essential and basic need for all people. Often, however, our mental health and wellness are adversely impacted by life stressors, problematic relationships, traumatic events, and even our own biology. The JIT Mental Wellness Resource is committed to meeting this need so that people can live the most fulfilling life possible.
Description of Services:
We recognize Mental Wellness is an essential and basic need for all people. Often, however, our mental health and wellness are adversely impacted by life stressors, problematic relationships, traumatic events, and even our own biology. The JIT Mental Wellness Resource is committed to meeting this need so that people can live the most fulfilling life possible.
If you are seeking a consistent, confidential space to reflect on your experiences, are interested in the opportunity to understand yourself more deeply, or think therapy should be part of your wellness toolbox, we invite you to connect with us to learn more about the JIT Mental Wellness Resource.
Must be a JIT participant (ages 18-26) or JIT alumni (27+) who desires additional support in your healing journey
For Detailed Information:
4560 Alvarado Canyon Rd Ste 2G
San Diego CA 92120
(760) 505-6647
youthservices@jitfosteryouth.org
Business Hours
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Monday:9am - 6pm
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Tuesday:9am - 6pm
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Wednesday:9am - 6pm
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Thursday:9am - 6pm
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Friday:9am - 6pm
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Saturday:Closed
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Sunday:Closed
My First Home
Having a place you can call home is fundamental to creating your foundation for success. It’s not just finding housing. It’s having a safe, comfortable, reliable environment you can be proud of because you get everything you need, from bedroom furnishings to kitchen forks, with an assist from our community of volunteers.
Description of Services:
Having a place you can call home is fundamental to creating your foundation for success. It’s not just finding housing. It’s having a safe, comfortable, reliable environment you can be proud of because you get everything you need, from bedroom furnishings to kitchen forks, with an assist from our community of volunteers.
Any youth who qualifies for My First Home is invited to a shopping day at our My First Home Distribution Center, where they pair up with a volunteer shopper to choose the items needed to turn their apartment into a welcoming, comfortable place to call home. Our Distribution Center is stocked with everything needed to create a firm foundation, from gently-used furniture and décor to new beds, appliances and cleaning supplies. Then, volunteer movers assist participants in transporting the items to the youth’s apartment and setting everything up. Volunteers from our community are also able to offer guidance on smart purchasing and home expenses moving forward.
Requirements:
Youth must be enrolled in school or working, have housing established, and have completed the new youth orientation.
For Detailed Information:
http://jitfosteryouth.org/programs/my-first-home/
4560 Alvarado Canyon Rd Ste 2G
San Diego CA 92120
760-505-6647
youthservices@jitfosteryouth.org
Business Hours
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Monday:9am - 6pm
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Tuesday:9am - 6pm
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Wednesday:9am - 6pm
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Thursday:9am - 6pm
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Friday:9am - 6pm
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Saturday:Closed
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Sunday:Closed
My Life, My Story
This service engages participants on a journey of self-exploration, personal development, and confidence building while cultivating meaningful relationships to peers and coaches within gender-focused cohorts for men and women.
Description of Services:
This service engages participants on a journey of self-exploration, personal development, and confidence building while cultivating meaningful relationships to peers and coaches within gender-focused cohorts for men and women.
Through My Life, My Story, youth between the ages of 18-26 are invited into cohorts of either male or female/non-binary identifying peers. Within the cohort, participants will develop a partnership with a coach, gain insight from workshops, their peers, and the JIT team! Within these empowering spaces, participants are supported on their journey of self-discovery while building healthy relationships.
My Life, My Story provides workshops, hands-on-experiences, and connections to an extended community of supporters. Throughout the cohort, youth explore topics related to identity, self-care, communication, confidence, sexual health, femininity/masculinity, and more!
By providing individualized attention to personal growth, youth are empowered to take ownership of their life stories and focus on their strengths to maximize their potential.
My Life, My Story is an 8-month cohort service that runs from April through November, with recruitment starting each spring. However, inquiries are always welcome!
If you would like more info contact: esmeralda@jitfosteryouth.org
Apply here: My Life, My Story Form
For Detailed Information:
4560 Alvarado Canyon Rd Ste 2G
San Diego CA 92120
(760) 505-6647
esmeralda@jitfosteryouth.org
Business Hours
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Monday:9am-6pm
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Tuesday:9am-6pm
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Wednesday:9am-6pm
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Thursday:9am-6pm
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Friday:9am-6pm
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Saturday:Closed
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Sunday:Closed
NEXTJobs
Recently, we launched NEXTjobs (New, Entrepreneurship, X/Unknown, Trades) as part of our Pathways service. NEXTjobs is designed to provide the training, connections, and ongoing support to help participants to be competitive and successful in the modern job market.
Description of Services:
Recently, we launched NEXTjobs (New, Entrepreneurship, X/Unknown, Trades) as part of our Pathways service. NEXTjobs is designed to provide the training, connections, and ongoing support to help participants to be competitive and successful in the modern job market.
Through NEXTjobs, JIT is working to encourage a skills-based, growth mindset for youth and employers that will emphasize continuous training at a time when most traditional skills increasingly have an expiration date. We will meet the needs of employers by going beyond college education as a qualifier to expand the pool of eligible applicants to include youth with the technical and “soft” skills needed to do the job required.
For detailed information: https://jitfosteryouth.org/youth-services/employment-networking/
Requirements:
Youth must be going to school, working, or combination of the two , and between the ages of 18 and 26.
4560 Alvarado Canyon Rd Ste 2G
San Diego CA 92120
(760) 505-6647
youthservices@jitfosteryouth.org
Business Hours
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Monday:9am - 6pm
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Tuesday:9am - 6pm
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Wednesday:9am - 6pm
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Thursday:9am - 6pm
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Friday:9am - 6pm
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Saturday:Closed
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Sunday:Closed
Pathways to Financial Power
Pathways to Financial Power helps transition-age foster youth focus on their passions, explore different employment options, increase self-sufficiency, and learn the skills needed to become financially secure. Through resume and cover letter building, networking, financial literacy, computer and technology skills, and one-on-one connections with San Diego professionals, youth enhance their personal, professional, and financial skills.
Description of Services:
Pathways to Financial Power helps transition-age foster youth focus on their passions, explore different employment options, increase self-sufficiency, and learn the skills needed to become financially secure. Through resume and cover letter building, networking, financial literacy, computer and technology skills, and one-on-one connections with San Diego professionals, youth enhance their personal, professional, and financial skills. Participants also have opportunities to increase confidence and self-sufficiency through partnerships within the San Diego community.
Pathways is a rolling cohort service that consists of targeted professional workshops, networking events, and much more. Workshops focus on topics such as effective resumes and cover letters, building an online presence, finding your strengths, interviewing, Microsoft Office, and professional dress and behavior.
Requirements:
Youth must be going to school and/or working and between the ages of 18 and 26.
4560 Alvarado Canyon Rd Ste 2G
San Diego Ca 92120
760-505-6647
youthservices@jitfosteryouth.org
Business Hours
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Monday:9am-6pm
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Tuesday:9am-6pm
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Wednesday:9am-6pm
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Thursday:9am-6pm
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Friday:9am-6pm
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Saturday:Closed
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Sunday:Closed
Rise 2 Resilience
Understanding toxic stress and traumatic adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) is essential to creating the life you desire and deserve. Healing together in a nurturing environment, Rise to Resilience gives you a space to find the meaning, strategies, and resources to build your lasting well-being.
Rise to Resilience:
Understanding toxic stress and traumatic adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) is essential to creating the life you desire and deserve. Healing together in a nurturing environment, Rise to Resilience gives you a space to find the meaning, strategies, and resources to build your lasting well-being.
Rise to Resilience was created to help transition-age foster youth recognize and mitigate the effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and toxic stress so they can live healthy, fulfilling lives. Without intervention, toxic stress can lead to a whole array of health issues and maladaptive behaviors including obesity, heart disease, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, emphysema, cancer, unintended pregnancies, suicide, and even premature death.
Rise to Resilience helps participants manage and lessen the consequences of toxic stress through workshops, resources, group sessions, individual coaching, a network of healthy connections, and more — all focused around seven key practices based on healing-centered engagement: healthy relationships, nourishment, mindfulness, holistic fitness, rest & sleep, self-exploration, and play.
A Rise to Resilience Retreat is also held yearly, where members of the JIT community are invited to a day-long experience that includes expert speakers, interactive wellness activities, and much more, all focused around healing and happiness.
For Detailed Information:
https://jitfosteryouth.org/youth-services/wellbeing/
4560 Alvarado Canyon Rd Ste 2G
San Diego CA 92120
760-505-6647
youthservices@jitfosteryouth.org
Business Hours
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Monday:9am - 6pm
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Tuesday:9am - 6pm
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Wednesday:9am - 6pm
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Thursday:9am - 6pm
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Friday:9am - 6pm
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Saturday:Closed
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Sunday:Closed