The Youth Connection Career Academies (TYCCA) - Resource for Independent Skills Enhancement (RISE) Program

Youth in Transition (YIT) Closed Case Services Available!

Services May Be Available for Youth Aged Out of Foster Care

In addition to receiving other services TYCCA Career Pathways provides such as Life Skills and FREE job trainings to earn credentials, youth ages 18-22 who have aged out of the foster care system may also be able to access Youth in Transition (YIT) Closed Case Services through our Resource for Independent Skills Enhancement (RISE) Program. If eligible, youth may access these services until their 23rd birthday. Eligibility must be determined for each youth regarding which services they are eligible to receive. Services vary by participant and may include assistance with transportation, housing, educational supports and much more! TYCCA only services youth with cases managed by Wayne County MDHHS.

If you're interested in determining your eligibility, please click here to fill out the REFFERAL FORM.

Upon verification of eligibility, youth may be able to access YIT closed case supportive services until their 23rd birthday. PLEASE NOTE: youth may be eligible for some or all of the following YIT services.

Housing Assistance
Transportation Assistance
Educational Supports
Pre-College Expenses
Housing/Baby Start-Up Goods
Interviewing Clothing
Much More!

Below is a list of the minimum documentation participants will need to submit IF they are deemed eligible to receive services. Additional documents may be requested at a later date.

Birth Certificate (for self and any dependents/minor children)
Court Order
Driver's License/State ID
Social Security Card
If applicable, Proof of Employment (Pay Stubs for last 6 months)
If applicable, Proof of Active Bank Account (Account statement)
If applicable, Proof of Health Insurance
If applicable, High School Diploma or Equivanlency
If applicable, Proof of College Enrollment or Current Class Schedule
Copy of Physical/Health Appraisal & Dental Records
Copy of Resume

To learn more about YIT services and the enrollment process, please attend one of our monthly Virtual YIT Information Sessions. Each month, dates will be posted to this webpage along with information on how to access these sessions via Zoom. Our next session will be held in November 2020.