TRANSITIONAL LIVING AND HOUSNG SUPPORT | NEKCA COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE DEPARTMENT
Assists youth in developing the life and living skills necessary to aid in the transition to independent living and adulthood. Educational resources include budgeting, employment, and application assistance. Case management and support s provided to youth and young adults who receive tenant based rental assistant with vouchers and administered monthly rental payments. Mediation is offered to support clients with communication with landlords, mitigating issues and concerns which arise to ensure secure housing for the youth and young adults.
Last Assured
01/31/2025
Physical Address
71 Seymour Lane, Newport, VT 05855
Hours
Monday-Friday: 8:00am-4:00pm
Voice
Application process
By Telephone; In Person
Eligibility
Youth Ages 14-22
Service area
Orleans County, Vermont Essex County, Vermont
Agency info
NEKCA COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE DEPARTMENT
Newport Community and Social Justice Center, a department of NEKCA, is a non-profit restorative justice program that works with citizens, local and state government, and law enforcement agencies to provide restorative responses to crime and conflict for Orleans and Northern Essex Counties. Programs promote restorative practices by increasing community involvement in finding solutions to crime through Reparative Panels, Court Diversion, Conflict Assistance, Community Dialogue, Education and Crime Prevention, as well as Victim Support Services.