Stable housing
Obtaining stable housing
Marin Housing Authority
Marin Board of Realtors
Host families
  
Guidance (life coaches and peer partners)
Linking youth with peer/life leaders during transition
Dominican College students
College of Marin Partner - Science, Tech, Drama,  Business, Finance, Dance

Providing one-on-one financial management mentors
Collaboration with Marin Family Action

Community Connections

AHO’s founder has been providing a “helping hand” to Marin County’s lowest income, most vulnerable families and children for the past 8 years.  As resource development specialist for Marin County, she has developed crucial, non-categorical, community resources that no system or agency in the County could provide to keep families from homelessness. 

In the process, she has developed a committed network of 252 businesses, individuals, civic organizations and faith communities that help bridge, connect, and assist these families to unify across generations, socio-economic class, and cultural differences which she brings to the Ambassadors of Hope and Opportunity.

MediCal, food stamps, GA support
Full Job Search/Resume/Job Retention support
Mentor in your field of interest
Transportation Vouchers
Community Clinic/Doctors/Dentists  
Theater, Film, Art and Music Tickets 
Financial Clean-up Support
Counseling  
Tai Chi Classes  
Yoga Classes        
Rental deposits, moving fees
Apprentice Programs   
Household goods     
Therapy with Community Institute of Psychotherapy (CIP)
Other_____________________________________________

Life Skill Education

Income Tax Preparation
Organizing and Managing Daily Schedule
Creating “To Do” Lists
Budgeting, Tracking Expenses
Setting Short-term and Long Term Goals for 9 Life Domains
Creating Steps /Completion Dates to Manage Follow Through on Life Goals
Budget Conscious Shopping
Researching and Developing a Banking Relationship (checking and saving)
Research and Setting up a Cell Phone Account
Time Management
Researching and Car Buying and Buying Car Insurance
DMV Test Support
Researching Scholarships for Colleges and Trade Schools
Other__________________________________________

It’s MY Life forums

A place where youth feel safe to discuss their fears, challenges, requests, hopes and dreams.  Held monthly, and designed and led by AHO’s Youth Advisor James Hayes. 

Held at Starbucks and other locations throughout Marin County.

Bridge Programs

A readiness for independent living program for youth in residential placement or foster care to transition successfully to independent living.

Each program is designed in collaboration with a Marin County agency and staff who serve youth who exit the system at age 18 without a safety net of support and guidance.  Each bridge program is unique to the agency and youth it serves.