H.E.E.N.A stands for Housing, Education, Employment, Needs, and Advocacy. These five pillars guide the assessment and support process for each participant.

The assessment is designed for former foster youth ages 18–25 who need guidance, support, or resources as they transition into adulthood.

You’ll meet one-on-one with a case manager to talk through your current needs, goals, and challenges. This includes housing stability, education plans, employment readiness, identification documents, transportation, wellness, and essential life needs

Participants may receive support with:

• Bank account setup

• Applying for a driver’s license or ID

• Accessing health insurance (including Medi-Cal/CalAIM)

• Creating life goals and action plans

• Healthy living and wellness classes

• Bus passes and transportation

• No-fee birth certificate vouchers

• Connecting to housing resources

• Joining group classes and support sessions

• Referrals to education and employment programs

Your plan is personalized, so support looks different for each individual.

The primary goal is to prevent homelessness before it starts by identifying needs early, offering consistent support, and building a strong foundation in adulthood. HEENA focuses on stability across housing, education, employment, and essential wellness.

No. The H.E.E.N.A Assessment is free for eligible youth ages 18–25 with foster care history.

Support is ongoing. After the initial assessment, your case manager continues to work with you on your personalized plan, adjusting goals and resources as your needs evolve.

HEENA does not operate housing units, but we assist with housing navigation, help with applications, and connect participants to community and CalAIM-based housing resources.

No. Many participants begin without ID, a birth certificate, bank account, or insurance. HEENA helps secure all essential documentation as part of your support plan.

You can:

• Fill out an online referral or contact form

• Be referred by a partner agency

• Reach out directly to My Time Movement

We will schedule your assessment as soon as possible.

HEENA is the foundation of our support model. Once needs are identified, you may be connected to additional programs, workshops, or CalAIM-supported services that help you build long-term stability.

Our vision is to address the systemic issues that lead former foster youth toward homelessness. By providing early assessment, consistent support, and advocacy across all areas of life, HEENA helps break the cycle of instability and empowers young adults to create safe, stable, and thriving futures.