The Stepping Out Program is a first of its kind short-term service designed to help DCF-involved youth ensuring a successful transition to become their own vendors or live independently (occasionally supporting younger youth in the home when necessary). These youth face major hurdles such as the loss of placement and funding from DCF, the loss of support and guidance from their foster parents, their outreach worker, group home staff or other parental caretaker. As these youth begin to take on the responsibilities such as finding housing, paying their rent and other common bills, they often need short-term transitional help budgeting, managing their tenancy, maintaining a job and keeping up with their education plan. They are living in communities with minimal if any support from families or lifelong connections, unlike most young adults. The goal of this Program is to provide consistent contact and support needed to allow the youth to establish themselves as a successful, productive community member.

Rediscovery Stepping Out program is designed to be on the tail end in the Continuum of Care, the Alumni program following it. However at times we work with young adolescents 13 and up, with support they may not be receiving in the home.

With all of our programs, discharge planning starts at intake and right away the youth are working towards successful steps in transitioning to adult hood.Youth plans are individualized and use our wrap around aproach. We have a great partnership with Childrens Charter an amazing clinic specializing in trauma work and our Alternative Education Program also has an employment component that provides support on building job readiness skills and understanding the college enrollment process. Our Alumni program allows each alumna/us to access services as s/he needs them after leaving Rediscovery. Youth are still eligible for any of our non-housing services. This connection to our alumni allows us to ensure that our clients achieve continued success after their departure.