WELL-BEING
Well-being maintains the mind, body, and spirit.
Mental Well-being
Depending on the region where they are located, we offer Clients in-house mental health support or refer them to partner agencies that specialize in the challenges of systems-involved young adults.
In addition, we offer clients opportunities to improve their mental health through positive and healthy experiences that encourage them to get outside, try new things, socialize with peers, and form trusting relationships with adult allies who want them to succeed too.
Fresh air and some hiking at a county Redwoods park.
First-time whale-watching in Monterey Bay.
Celebrating gratitude over shared holiday meals.
Organizing Youth Resource Fairs for peer and adult connection.
Financial Well-being
Our Case Managers work with clients to provide 1:1 instruction and monthly group workshops focused on monthly budgeting, accelerating savings, and building strong credit.
BASIC
Opening a checking account
Developing a personal budget and monthly savings goal
Building a consistent and dependable income stream through steady employment
Using online banking and a banking App to track account balance
Completing FAFSA for post-secondary education
INTERMEDIATE
Open a savings account using Cal Kids funds available for foster youth
Credit-building and its long-term impact on rental applications
Setting up retirement savings through a 401K and employer matches, if available