refer a youth
Do you know a young person who can benefit from an empowering job training program? Learn more and fill out the referral form at the bottom of this page, or send the youth application directly to the young adult.
about more than words
At More Than Words, youth earn a paycheck and develop soft skills, while receiving compassionate accountability, support, and training from caring adults who believe in their resilience, abilities and potential. We help youth engage in education, make plans for their career, and address complex barriers like homelessness. We stay in close contact with collaterals – parents, caseworkers, etc. – and proactively support youth for at least two years after they graduate.
a young person may be a good fit if they are 16-24 and...
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DCF/DMH/DTA Involved
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Court-Involved
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Out of School
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Pregnant or Parenting
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Experiencing Homelessness
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Unsure of their Future
government partners
More Than Words is a Support & Stabilization program the Department of Children and Families and works closely the Department of Transitional Assistance through the Young Parents Program and SNAP Path to Work, the Department of Mental Health, and many diversion programs and community organizations. Please include affiliations when making your referral!
how this works
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Fill Out Referral Form
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We'll Contact You and the Young Person
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Youth will Complete Interviews and Admissions
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Youth will Begin in Monthly Training Round
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We'll Stay in Touch while Youth Complete Program