Program Description:
Transitional housing program in downtown Ft. Worth for young women,
18-21 years old, who are exiting substitute care or have exited care
within the past 3 years.
Eligibility:
Female
18-21 years of age
Employable
Drug-free
Motivated to become independent
Other important information:
My Own
Place offers:
Your own private furnished room and bathroom
On-site laundry and kitchen facilities
Near movies, shopping, entertainment. Restaurants, work-out faciliites, swimming pool, and public library all are within 1-5 blocks.
Opportunities for college or vocational training
Assistance with finding a job
Bus passes for work and school on all primary bus lines
Convenient and fun downtown Fort Worth within walkign distance of hundred of employers
Cool staff to talk to!
My Own place requires that you:
Work and/or attend school 40 hours a week.
Remain drug-free
Pay $30 weekly for housing and all services
Referral Contact
Information
Contact person:
Jennifer Johnston, My Own Place Services Coordinator
Office phone:
817/332-6191
Office fax:
817/332-6172
Email:
myownplace@ywcafortworth.org
Web site:
www.ywca.org/fortworth
Address:
YWCA
512 W. 4th St.
Fort Worth, TX 76102-3688