Who, What, When, Where and How
Who is eligible ?
Griffin Academy accepts:
- Foster care youth ages 16 to 20 years old.
- Students must be able to read and write English at a minimum 4th grade level
- Students must be physically able to complete the vocational trades training program
- Emancipated youth must be enrolled in the Bridges program
What services are offered?
- Education on-site GED/online college courses
- Vocational skills training on-site vocational training
- Job placement prepared and implemented through our partners
- Independent life skills on-site training and hands-on experience
- Transitional Planning on-site development and monitoring
- Career Preparation on-site testing and collaboration with companies
- Financial Literacy on-site training and hands-on experience
- Housing (post emancipation) on-site planning/implementation
- Mentoring on-site mentoring/tutoring
- SW Face to Face meetings on-site via zoom
- Transportation to/from classes
- Weekly allowance to each student
- Monthly status reports
- Collaboration with the Bridges Program prior to graduation
How to place a foster care teen
It's as easy as 1-2-3
- Just fill out the enrollment form at the bottom
- Email it to GriffinAcademyOhio@gmail.com
- Schedule a visit and student interview.
That's it.
If you have any questions just call us at 513-259-7745
FAQs
Q. Who is eligible for admission to Griffin Academy?
A. Foster Care Teens aged 16-17 who meet the admission criteria are eligible for enrollment at Griffin Academy, which focuses on preparing students for careers in construction trades and other fields.
Q. What geographic area is eligible for enrollment in Griffin Academy?
A. Foster Care Teens currently placed in Montgomery, Greene, Preble, Darke, Clark, and Miami County can apply for admission to Griffin Academy.
Q. What are the Griffin Academy hours of operation?
A. Classes at Griffin Academy are held from 8:00 am to 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday, year-round, providing consistent opportunities for Foster Care Teens to engage in workforce development.
Q. Does a Foster Care Teen have to wait for a new semester to begin classes?
A. Understanding the nature of Foster Care placements, Griffin Academy will initiate a new class every 8 weeks, ensuring that all eligible Foster Care Teens can start their journey towards successful emancipation and workforce development without unnecessary delays.