The Transitional Housing for Homeless Youth (THY) Program provides comprehensive services that address the most pressing needs homeless youth have: a safe, stabile home; income adequate to meet their most basic needs; and assistance and direction in overcoming the problems that interfere with their ability to live independently. The program encourages self-sufficiency by giving young people opportunities to exercise leadership and responsibility, build skills, and get involved in their communities.

THY services are available to male and female youth ages 14 to 21 who are homeless or living in a shelter. They must attend school or be employed. Client-youth are located in various apartments located in the Quad Cities community. The apartments are furnished through donations from the community. There is on-going, random monitoring of all client youth 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. The THY Program places a strong emphasis on case management and supervision services and provides the following assistance:

Educational counseling or referral placement;
Assistance with food, clothing vouchers, and transportation;
Money management;
Mental health services;
Allowance and housing assistance;
Community medical, dental, and psychiatric services;
Recreational and leisure activities;
Community vocational training skills;
Assistance with resolving legal issues;
Employment counseling;
Family counseling;
Individual assistance based on client needs.

The Scott County Continuum of Care consists of several community organizations including: