HOUSING PROGRAMS

Transition Resource Action Center (TRAC)
CitySquare’s TRAC program connects young people, ages 14-24, who are transitioning from substitute care toward self-sufficiency, with individualized support, planning, and access to community services.
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We offer many services to our community's youth who are in need of support as they transition toward self-sufficiency.
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​​TRAC Crisis Line – 214.370.9300
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Services
Dallas
Emergency resources, appointments with coaches, and use of computers.
Please wear a mask and practice social distancing, until further notice.
After hours, call the TRAC Crisis line at 214.370.9300.
If you are at our offices and we are closed, use the Ring doorbell to connect with a TRAC team member.
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Fort Worth
Emergency resources, appointments with coaches, and use of computers.
Please wear a mask and practice social distancing, until further notice.
After hours, call the TRAC Crisis line at 214.370.9300.
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Locations and Hours
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Dallas
3108 Live Oak Street
Dallas, TX 75204
Mon – Fri, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Fort Worth
4532 Altamesa Blvd.
Fort Worth, TX 76133
Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
817-882-9162
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Resources & Requirements
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To enroll, call one of our locations or email us at TRAC@CitySquare.org.
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Support TRAC
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Jerry Sullivan Memorial Fund: On March 24, 2015, Jerry Sullivan, Director of CitySquare’s Transition Resource Action Center (TRAC), passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. The Jerry Sullivan Memorial Fund was created by Jerry's family as a way to let his legacy at CitySquare, and his passion for serving at-risk youth, live on.
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In honor of Jerry's 50th birthday, his parents collected
groceries for the TRAC Food Pantry, along with donations
for the Memorial Fund. What an incredible tribute to Jerry
and his memory!
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Programs
PAL Life Skills Training: TRAC is the TDFPS Region 3 provider of PAL Life Skills Training. TRAC’s PAL training is strengths-based and exposes participants to physical and mental challenges that lead to the discovery of life skills through effective group processing. The program is 36 hours total with 6 elements. Youth must be in care, age 16-18, and complete a minimum number of hours to be eligible for the Transitional Living Allowance ($1,000).
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Aftercare Case Management: TRAC is the TDFPS Region 3 provider of Aftercare Case Management and Services. TRAC pairs youth with a Coach to provide intensive, life coaching focused on an individualized transition/goal plan for current & former youth age 17 ½ to 21. Youth must participate to be eligible for Aftercare Services including Room & Board Allowance (up to $3,000 max, $500/month).
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Workforce Services: TRAC provides employment readiness services to youth throughout the 19 county Region 3. Youth receive assessments, job readiness, job attainment, and job retention assistance. Current and former foster youth qualify if they are age 16-24.
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Crisis Intervention: TRAC serves as a one-stop shop for youth in need. If youth have any questions about eligible services or need referrals to TRAC’s extensive list of community partners, TRAC will provide crisis intervention. All youth need to do is call TRAC’s office to receive resources, pre-screens & referrals.
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Housing (must be emancipated): TRAC provides a continuum of housing opportunities to homeless youth in our community. Youth may qualify for rental assistance, transitional housing, or permanent housing depending on their situation.
Youth may qualify for OnTRAC Transitional Housing if they are:
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Homeless young adults, age 18-24
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Former foster youth
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In need of short-term, shared housing coupled with intensive case management & life skills
Youth may qualify for OnTRAC Permanent Housing if they are:
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Homeless, disabled young adults, age 18-24
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Former foster youth
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In need of housing assistance, coupled with intensive case management
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Additional Texas Benefits & Services: TRAC serves as the only transition center for youth aging out of substitute care in North Texas. As Region 3’s subject matter expert on transition services, TRAC is knowledgeable in assisting youth with obtaining the following resources:
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TDFPS Preparation for Adult Living Unit
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Extended Foster Care & Supervised Independent Living
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Tuition & Fee Waiver
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Education & Training Vouchers
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Transitional Medicaid
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