Services Residential

Residential Services

Providing Homes, Life Skills, and Guidance With Care and Experience

Overview

Empowering Youth for Successful Adulthoods Through Homes and Support

Through safe housing and individualized support, Hanna helps foster youth and students with behavioral health needs grow in independence, purpose, and confidence.

Hanna Center’s residential programs provide safe, trauma-informed housing and holistic support for youth navigating complex life transitions. From transitional housing for foster youth to on-campus living for students with specialized educational needs, each program fosters healing, independence, and personal growth. With compassionate staff and individualized care, Hanna helps young people build the foundation for a healthy, successful future.

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Our Residential Programs

Providing Transitional Housing for Foster Youth

Hanna empowers young adults to transition to adulthood with confidence and resilience.

In Hanna’s TAY Program, every participant has the chance to access mentorship, educational and career development, and assistance in maintaining stable housing. Staff members connect with each young adult to chart a path to success together.

Transitional Housing Program (THP-M)

Foster Youth Ages 16-18

The THPP-M program is designed for foster youth aged 16-18 to assist in support of a successful emancipation by providing a safe environment while learning skills that can promote self-sufficiency. The program offers a dorm-like environment where trained staff members reside on-site to provide supervision and assistance.

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Transitional Housing Program Non-Minor Dependent (THPP-NMD)

Foster Youth Ages 18-21

This program is designed specifically for youth aged 18-21 who have chosen to extend their placement in foster care as non-minor dependents. The program is centered around an Independent Living Plan that includes career guidance, educational opportunities, researching affordable housing, and accessing medical and mental health services.

Living quarters for all programs are supervised and safe, providing a supportive environment for youth who are ready for more self-sufficiency and independence. Participants can enter directly from a familybased foster care setting, probation, or congregate care.

The programs also provide individual, family, and group therapy, as well as rehabilitation and to ensure that each individual’s unique needs are met.

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Hanna Academy Residential Program

Non-public high-school students

In partnership with Hanna Center, Hanna Academy’s Residential Program serves students with IEPs by providing trauma-informed care, specialized education, and supportive housing—all on Hanna Center’s 90-acre campus.

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California Homelessness Statistics

In California, young people in the foster care system are a significant factor in the state’s widespread homeless crisis.

Aging Out of Foster Care Statistics

Youth 18 years old and up who age out of foster care face greater risks and challenges than their peers.

Our Residential Services

Whole-Person Support, Right on Campus

In addition to housing and safety, Hanna’s residential programs provide wraparound services that help youth build independence, stability, and confidence.

From recreation and counseling to educational support and work experience, Hanna’s residential services ensure every young person has access to the resources and guidance they need to thrive. With caring staff and a trauma-informed approach, we meet youth where they are—helping them build skills for life beyond our campus.

Clinical Mental Health Care

Participants have access to individual, family, and group therapy through Hanna’s Mental Health Center. Services are trauma-informed and designed to support emotional wellness, coping skills, and long-term resilience.

Mental Health Center

Educational Support

In partnership with Hanna Academy and the Sonoma Valley School District, students receive individualized academic coaching, tutoring, and help navigating educational goals. Staff work closely with students to ensure progress toward high school graduation and/or post-secondary planning.

Career Counseling

Our team helps youth explore career pathways, build resumes, and prepare for interviews. Whether pursuing a trade, college, or direct employment, participants get tailored support in identifying their strengths and future goals.

Work Experience Program

Participants gain hands-on experience through paid internships and job readiness programs—on campus and with community partners—building the practical skills needed for future employment.

Driver's License Assistance

We assist with driver’s education, permit testing, and supervised practice, helping youth achieve this key step toward independence and job readiness.

Recreational Programming

Hanna’s Community Services include recreational programming offering a wide variety of engaging activities—from structured team sports and aquatics to off-campus outings and youth-centered spaces like our state-of-the-art Rec Center. These programs promote wellness, connection, and a healthy lifestyle.

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By the Numbers

FY 2023-2024

36

Total participants served

20

Academy Residential participants

16

Transitional Aged Foster Youth participants

I feel like I became a new person since last June… They’re helping me with my school, helping me get my driver’s license, helping me with anything I need. Like, I’m going to therapy—that’s been great.

Female Transitional Aged Foster Youth Transitional Housing Program Participant

I absolutely love [the staff]… They’re so supportive, and they think about all the kids. There’s just a lot they help me with.

Male Transitional Aged Foster Youth Transitional Housing Program Participant

It’s really helped me with my patience being here. I used to have extreme anger issues… now most things don’t bother me.

Hanna Academy Residential Program Participant

Residential Services Team

Compassionate experts providing real-world support

Our dedicated team brings expertise from social work, education and clinical fields to participants across all our programs.

Hanna Academy

Believe in the Future

Hanna Academy continues the Hanna tradition of transforming students into productive, healthy and compassionate young adults.

At Hanna Academy, young people can break free of a challenging scholastic past and chart a path to success. Every student has different talents, needs and challenges. We meet each where they are with an individualized education plan (IEP). And we support their plan with a robust range of resources and programs, from Follow On and Vocational Training to digital and real-world opportunities to stay connected with classmates, staff, and our network throughout the region.