Transitional Living Program (TLP)

What is a TLP?

The Transitional Living Program (TLP) is part of Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB) Runaway and Homeless Youth Program and is authorized by Public Law 106-71. TLP's provide residential services to homeless youth ages 16–21 for up to 18 months. These services are designed to help youth who are homeless make a successful transition to self-sufficient living.

What do TLP's offer to youth that have aged out of care?

TLP's are required to provide youth with stable and safe living accommodations and services that help them develop the skills necessary to move to independence. In addition, TLP's are encouraged to employ a youth development strategy that focuses on giving young people the chance to exercise leadership abilities, build skills on many levels, and become involved in their communities.

What services are the TLP's required to offer youth?

Safe, stable living accommodations
Basic life-skill building, including consumer education and instruction in budgeting, using credit, housekeeping, menu planning, and food preparation
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, or 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

Learn more about TLP's

To find out more about TLP's visit the Runaway and Homeless Youth Training and Technical Assistance Center.