Transitional Living Program
Rise and Shines’ Transitional Living Housing provides long-term residential services to homeless youth, adults, and seniors who are placed by our partner referral agencies such as Department of Mental and Behavioral Health, law enforcement, private agencies, and even self-referrals by individuals in need of the services we offered through out Jackson, Clay, Platte, Wyandotte counties, the typical age has ranged from 18-older.
The Life Program operates scattered-site homes throughout Kansas City, Missouri and Kansas. We serve men and women, as well as seniors and all veterans.
The Life Program operates scattered-site homes throughout Kansas City, Missouri and Kansas. We serve men and women, as well as seniors and all veterans.
Services Offered
Rise and Shine Foundation, Inc’s Transitional Living Program (TLP) assists homeless people in gaining self-esteem and learning the skills necessary to become self-sufficient and live independently. Services are provided in the following areas:
An individualized transition plan is developed with maximum input from each participant, based on personal and/or family needs. All properties are considered “shared living” and are semi-supervised. They are not owned by Rise and Shine Foundation but are located in Kansas City, Missouri and Kansas.
- Safe, stable living accommodations
- Basic life-skill building, including consumer education and instruction in budgeting, the use of credit, housekeeping, menu planning, food preparation and parenting skills
- Interpersonal skill building, including enhancing young people’s abilities to establish positive relationships with peers and adults, make decisions and manage stress
- Educational opportunities, such as GED preparation, postsecondary training and vocational education
- Assistance in job preparation and attainment, such as career counseling and job placement
- Education, information and counseling to prevent, treat and reduce substance abuse
- Mental health care, including individual and group counseling
- Physical health care, including routine physicals, health assessments and emergency treatment
An individualized transition plan is developed with maximum input from each participant, based on personal and/or family needs. All properties are considered “shared living” and are semi-supervised. They are not owned by Rise and Shine Foundation but are located in Kansas City, Missouri and Kansas.
Participate Profile
Each service area within the Transitional Living Program has unique criteria for eligibility and services offered may vary. Requirements may apply for eligibility. There is a fee to participating youth.
- Must be ready to stay clean and sober
- Between the ages of 18 and older.
- Demonstrated care of property.
- Demonstrated ability to follow societal rules.
- Demonstrated desire to be successful.
- Shown the ability and willingness to take personal responsibility for their actions.
- Demonstrated stability in previous placements.
- Demonstrated ability and willingness to find and maintain employment.
- Homeless or at-risk of becoming homeless.
Flexible Admission Criteria
Transitional Living Program at Rise and Shine’s is available to both women and men ages 18 and older. Individuals seeking services are considered based on the individual’s ability to want to stay clean and sober, and to be approved from our referral partners. Rise and Shine will not discriminate against individuals with regards to sex, national origin, race, color, religion, sexual orientation or type/severity of disability, including HIV/AIDS, at any time.
If an opening exists at Rise and Shine and can meet the individual needs admission, will be accepted.
If an opening exists at Rise and Shine and can meet the individual needs admission, will be accepted.
- Participants must be in school, working or be involved in community services or have a combination of these to equal a fulltime commitment.