TURNING
POINT
Turning
Point is designed to provide vocational and
independent living skills for older adolescents
enabling them to become self-sufficient adults
and decrease their dependency on social
services. Older adolescents can make a turn
in their lives toward success.
Facts
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Turning
Point, a transitional living program, provides
a residential and vocational training program
for older adolescents ages 17 to 21. |
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The
program provides vocational training skills
and support services to assist homeless
and at-risk youth in making a smooth transition
to self-sufficiency. |
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Referrals
to Turning Point come through the Department
of Family and Children Services, the Department
of Juvenile Justice and the Juvenile Court. |
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Turning
Point Statistics
Statistical Data for January 1, 2007 - December
31, 2007
| Clients
Served: |
22 |
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| Gender: |
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| Female |
9 |
| Male |
13 |
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| Race: |
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| African American |
14 |
| Bi-racial |
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| Caucasian |
6 |
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| Age: |
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| 17 |
14 |
| 18-19 |
7 |
| 20-21 |
1 |
| Reason For Placement: |
| Homeless |
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Why
We Are Here
Shannon grew up in the system. Born when her mother was only 14, Shannon was bounced around from foster homes to various relatives. As a child, Shannon came to Open Gate. As a teen, she was placed at Another Chance. Once she learned of the Turning Point program Shannon asked her caseworker if she could go there.
She met the requirements of the program and was admitted. In the course of her 12 months in the program she completed her GED, obtained and maintained a job, saved enough money to buy a used car and enrolled in a local community college. In 2005 Shannon graduated form the Turning Point program and moved into her own apartment.
The Center’s staff spoke to Shannon a month ago and she continues to work in a medical office, attends school regularly and is doing well on her own. Shannon is a shining example of someone who overcame the odds in her life and succeeded. She allowed nothing to stand in the way of reaching her dreams. The skills she obtained at Turning Point are aiding her in her role of an independent young woman.
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