A.O. Transitional Services in Springfield,
Missouri, provides residential living services
to young women ages 16-20. This is a comprehensive
program including residential, educational, vocational
and recreational services, building toward independence.
The success of this service builds on the interests
and abilities of each individual.
Candidates for A.O. Transitional Services are in
the custody of the Children's Division. They come
from a variety of settings and are often 'aging
out' of settings such as traditional residential
care, foster care, and career foster care. Some
need to complete high school or a GED, while others
are ready to move on to post secondary education
or employment. Most residents have had little exposure
to the world of work and A.O. Transitional Services
help them get started on a career path.
Challenges are common in the areas of Daily Living
Tasks, Housing and Community Resources, Money Management,
Self-Care, Social Development, and Work and Study
Habits. All are working on their unique transition
to Independent Living. In the words of one young
woman, she and the others are at A.O. Transitional
Services to "get a boost on getting out on
our own."
Our Philosophy
A.O. provides intensive services that are designed
to expedite the youth's move to independence from
residential care to her own "home."
Our Services:
• Support young women to learn to solve their
own issues in a manner that makes sense to them.
• Encourage self-sufficiency through intensive
independent living instruction.
• Are sensitive to the individual needs and
culture.
• Provided through a team approach which is
focused on independence.
• Design achievable, behaviorally specific
goals to support the individuals in mature decision
making.
• Are time-limited and outcome-based.
• Provided in an environment of respect and
dignity.
• Built around the importance of successful
"Career Pathways."
• Empower the young women to use their own
natural supports and community resources for support.
Our Services
Services designed to foster the transition of older
adolescents towards independent living.
Services include: • Vocational/Educational
Support and Career Counseling • Independent
Living Skills Instruction • Communication,
Problem-Solving, Responsible Citizenship Skills
• Safety Planning • Social Skills
Development • Planning for Leisure Time
• Accessing Natural Supports • Relationship
Building • Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle
What You Will Need To Know
A.O. Transitional Services provide: •
24-hour support and supervision. • Comprehensive
Educational Planning to include completion of high
school, obtaining a GED, enrolling in post secondary
education, or obtaining on-the-job training.
• Outcome based vocational planning with an
emphasis on planning Career Pathways. •
Independent Living Curriculum built around the unique
needs of young women as they transition to adulthood.
Our Campus is located at:
2415 West Catalpa
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 869-1667
Fax: (417) 655-0524
Persons interested in more information or submitting
an application may phone (417) 869-1667.
