Transitional Housing Placement Program
BAYC's Transitional Housing Placement Program (THPP), known as Real Alternatives for Adolescents or RAFA, is a structured, supportive independent living program for qualified, dependant foster youth ages 16-18 years.

The program provides a safe environment so that participants may practice the skills necessary to be successfully independent. Participants live in apartments with regular assistance provided by a support team. Youth are given opportunities to use independent living skills such as budgeting, paying bills, balancing checkbooks, grocery shopping, cooking, housekeeping, living with a roommate and searching for employment. Participants are encouraged to take responsibility for their lives in as many domains as possible and to develop goals for the vision of their future. They receive coaching and daily opportunities to practice these skills with the support of program staff.

The program draws on evidence-based, evidence-informed and other practices to support the progress of the youth in the program. Crisis intervention and emergency support is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.

To submit an application
Youth between the ages of 16 - 19 years and who are under the supervision of the juvenile court are eligible to apply to BAYC's transitional housing program. To submit an application, download and complete this form and fax it to the attention of Rebecca Hathorn at 510-727-9405.

RAFA application form (PDF)