PROMISE PLACE
An Independent Living Youth Program
PROMISE Place provides a safe and secure independent living setting for youth between the ages of 16-21.
Our fully licensed building offers 4 apartments which house either 2 or 3 residents, with a maximum capacity of 10 residents.
We provide 24/7 trained staff with the appropriate child, state, and FBI clearances. We have fire and life safety systems including monitored fire alarms, continuously-recording video surveillance, installed intercoms to contact staff, and keyless entrances to the building.
PROMISE Place provides trauma- informed care, medical, dental, vision, and mental health assessments through contracted agencies.
Services:
- Case Management
- Resident Management
- Referrals for psychiatric care and other behavioral health supports
- Group and individual counseling
- Property Management
- Comprehensive Life Skills Curriculum
- Transportation support
- Structured Recreational Activities
- Educational Support
- Job Development & Employment Support
- Outreach & Planned Outings
- Spiritual Guidance
- Crisis Intervention
- Medication Management
Work & School
It is the expectation of the program that every resident will participate in either work or school or both. The program will assist the resident in establishing a savings account in which 70% of their paycheck needs to be saved.
Transportation provided to work, appointments, and outings. The goal is independence, so the staff will assist the youth in learning about transportation including the bus to work and appointments.
City Mission partners with PA Office of Vocation Rehabilitation (OVR) and Pennsylvania’s Academic Career Technical Training Center (PACTT) program. These programs will assist children with vocation awareness and employability skills. Residents will be able to earn money through this program for completing the training. The program staff will help resident complete resumes, practice mock interviewing, and in some cases job develop and job coach for the residents.
Steps to Success
Promise Place features the “Steps to Success” program—a positive points system that rewards youth for achievements in education, employment, personal responsibility, and community engagement. Points can be redeemed for incentives, helping to motivate and celebrate each resident’s progress.
Steps to Success
Promise Place features the “Steps to Success” program—a positive points system that rewards youth for achievements in education, employment, personal responsibility, and community engagement. Points can be redeemed for incentives, helping to motivate and celebrate each resident’s progress.
Learn More About Promise Place
Discover how Promise Place empowers youth ages 16–21 with safe housing, life skills, education, and support. Click below to read the full brochure.
Promise Place Program Needs
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