Transitional Living Program
Educating + Equipping Young Adults to Achieve Independence
Empowering Youth for Life Beyond Foster Care
Older youth exiting the foster care system or preparing to leave their parents care often struggle to launch successfully. Our Transitional program is designed to prepare transitional-age youth, ages 14-21, for a life of sustainability after they leave their current care structure.
Through intentional Educational, Professional, Personal and Financial development programming, staffing, and facilities, Sunnybrook works exclusively with older youth to prepare them for success as engaged Christian members of their communities.
Program Mission
Receive transitional-age youth, initiate and strengthen their overall personal development while at Sunnybrook, and support them as they create and execute a personal plan toward their next step of independence.
Program Vision
To see life-change that breaks generational cycles and has an eternal impact on the lives of Sunnybrook residents.
Program Levels
Sunnybrook serves transitional-age youth, between the ages of 14-21. A majority of these residents are in state custody, were previously adopted, or come from troubled backgrounds. Because the needs of residents vary drastically depending on their background, abilities, and personal goals, Sunnybrook has two levels of programing.
Transitional Living Program
- Residents: Transitional Living Program (TLP) residents are typically 14–18-year-olds who are in high school or working on a high school equivalency.
- Living Arrangements: They live with Houseparents who serve as their primary caregivers at Sunnybrook.
- Program Focus & Goals: The TLP program focuses on extensive life skills development, financial readiness training, acquiring a driver’s license, and part-time employment.
Supervised Independent Living
- Residents: Supervised Independent Living (SIL) residents are typically 18-21 years of age and have completed high school, or high school equivalency.
- Living Arrangements & Support: Participants reside with a Resident Assistant who provides supervision, support, and encouragement. They also work directly with the Sunnybrook administration team to manage their personal care, marking a step toward independence.
- Program Focus & Goals: SIL programming builds on the personal, professional, and educational development from the Transitional Living Program (TLP), with an added emphasis on professional growth and financial advancement.
- Work & Education: SIL residents are required to work full-time, go to college (or trade school) full-time, or a combination of both.
- Milestones: Managing their personal affairs, maintaining a vehicle, and saving money for long-term goals are markers of a SIL resident’s success as they approach transitioning away from Sunnybrook.
Learn about the components of Transitional Programs at Sunnybrook that are redefining success rates for older youth across the Nation.
Our Goal: Successful Transitions Away from Sunnybrook
“Success” will look different depending on each resident’s circumstances and goals.
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Defining Success
Core Life Skills
Our programs focus on fundamental life skills, including obtaining a driver’s license, completing the Work Life and Faith and Finance curriculums, securing reliable transportation, establishing stable employment or a full-time education plan, securing predictable housing, and achieving financial stability through budgeting and savings.
Personalized Transition Planning
Before transitioning from Sunnybrook, each resident completes a comprehensive transition plan. This personalized roadmap prepares them for independence and provides guidance for the journey ahead in their adult lives.
Special thanks to Entergy Mississippi for their life-changing investment.
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