AUNO
Foster youth aging out of the child welfare system are an at-risk
population with few resources. According to Casey Family
Programs, these youth face significant barriers, including high
rates of unemployment, out-of-wedlock pregnancy, homelessness,
substance abuse, dependence on welfare...and disproportionately
high involvement in crime and high rates of physical, development
and mental problems.
Age Up, Not Out (AUNO) is a comprehensive approach to helping youth who have aged out of the child welfare system to become economically successful.
Programs are offered by AUNO's specially-trained CDC and YouthWorks staff at the YouthWorks office downtown. Youth receive a stipend for successful program completion.
AUNO engages youth and encourages productive behavior through the following program components:
- JumpStart Success job-readiness curriculum
- Workshops on resumes and cover letters, networking, interviewing, money management and more
- Assistance with required employment application documentation, such as references, birth certificates or photo ids, clearances, etc.
- Job search assistance
- Vocational job training recommendations
- Guidance in entrepreneurship
- Connection to valuable social service support services based on individualized needs
