Channel Islands YMCA to open first-ever Transitional Housing Placement Program for former foster youth in Santa Barbara

Channel Islands YMCA to open first-ever Transitional Housing Placement Program for former foster youth in Santa Barbara

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - The Channel Islands YMCA is excited to open the first-ever Transitional Housing Placement Program for former foster youth in Santa Barbara County. The program will house nine youth ages 18 to 21 years old as they transition out of the foster care system and become independent and self-sufficient.  "So youth who stay here will have access to of course a beautiful home. They will have access to all of the resources needed a…