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IN THE NEWS!!
One Stop to Independence -
This amazing article not
only talks about transition centers lending a hand to youth leaving
care; but also spotlights a few transition centers around the
country - including TRAC!
CLICK HERE FOR A LIST OF SCHOLARSHIP
OPPORTUNITIES
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UPCOMING
EVENTS...
February 21st:
College Visit... Texas Women's
University. RSVP to
Tameka.
February 23rd:
Mentor Orientation... 6:00 pm A brief
informational meeting to hear about TRAC and see if mentoring is
right for you. RSVP to
Katie
February 28th:
Mentor Training...Make a
difference! At TRAC offices 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. RSVP to
Katie.
February 28th:
College Visit... University of Texas
Dallas. RSVP to
Tameka.
For more events please check our
calendar!
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FACTS
The Transition
Resource Action Center (TRAC) provides transitional services to
CURRENT/ FORMER FOSTER AND SUBSTITUTE CARE YOUTH in North Texas. To
access TRAC services, current and former foster youth can use our
online
Referral Form,
call us 214.370.9300 (Dallas) or toll free 866.4ON.TRAC, or visit
our offices. Our main office is at 3108 Live Oak Street, just east
of downtown Dallas right on the bus line. TRAC also has an office at Azleway on Carrier Parkway in Grand Prairie (972.206.2885
x38) and at the Lena Pope
Home on Hulen in Fort Worth
(817.255.2634). TRAC services managers work all over
North Texas.
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Do you need
help with job skills and career guidance?
TRAC provides job readiness classes that
can help you find a suitable career and let you in on tips on how to get a job,
keep a job and excel in a job. For more information contact our WIA worker,
Tony at 214.370.9300 x 26.
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Do you need
to find the right job?
Come visit with our
job development specialist, Norma Gard. TRAC has built employer partnerships,
with leading companies, throughout our community. We are focused on
connecting you with the best job to fit your skills.
Stop by our office or call 214.370.9300
x 20 and let her help you get ready for WORK!
More Job Info >>> |
 Check out our
calendar
for events, meetings and classes
offered at our
facilities.
Visit our
calendar
frequently for new and
exciting events at TRAC. |
Do you want a map to get
 on the right
track?
Come
on in and work with your TRAC coach to create your transition
plan ---
your roadmap for independent living.
More >>>
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Have you ever wanted to go to college but
did not know where to start?
We can help you find the right school,
the right course of study and find money to help pay for it.
More >>> |
TRAC and
PAL - a natural partnership
TRAC was recently awarded the contract from CPS to teach the
Preparation for Adult Living (PAL) classes for the 19 counties of
Region 3, Arlington district. The TRAC staff will offer a fun and
experiential curriculum to engage youth and prepare them for the
challenges they'll face in their transition to independent living.
This life skills training is a natural complement to TRAC's transition
planning services. |
