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Tag Archives: young adult program
“A Positive Group of People”
Posted on Aug 23, 2017 by COTS
Imagine graduating from high school, turning 18, and suddenly finding yourself without a home, with no family to turn to, no friends you can count on. This is the experience of many of our residents, in particular our young adults. They are suddenly forced to… Read More
Cooking Up Independence
Posted on Oct 27, 2016 by COTS
Volunteer teaches residents how to make easy, delicious meals The group peers into the cupboard, almost overwhelmed by the possibilities. “OK, what do we want to make today?” says Sarah, COTS volunteer. Voices chime in with different ideas and preferences, and they ultimately decide to… Read More
Finding Support
Posted on Sep 30, 2016 by COTS
A young adult resident is motivated to move his life forward 23-year-old Jake slept on his aunt’s couch in her basement for six months before he moved into COTS. He knew he needed a stable place to get his life on track. “I wasn’t moving… Read More
“Just Go Out and Do It”
Posted on Jan 20, 2016 by COTS
Young adult resident gets his life back on track “I was kind of spinning my wheels,” Ryan says of his life before COTS. The now 23-year-old had, “a very sheltered childhood.” Once he went to college, however, he started experimenting with drugs and alcohol. “I… Read More
Finding Home
Posted on Nov 25, 2015 by COTS
A COTS Resident Testimonial “I was homeless for nine days. I lived out of my car.” Tobias moved into COTS’ Young Adult Program nearly three months ago after his stint living out of his car. The 20-year-old had been kicked out of his adopted parents’… Read More
Life as an Intern: Creating Vision at COTS
Posted on Aug 31, 2015 by COTS
Written by Amelia Bemis I grew up in Kenosha, Wisconsin and came to Appleton to attend Lawrence University in 2012. I started out as a music major, but realized that I didn’t want to pursue music as a career. After that, I ended up taking a few… Read More
“Learning How to Live Again”
Posted on Aug 31, 2015 by COTS
A young man’s journey from addiction to independence “Don’t ever use drugs….they caused me financial, legal, relationship, and emotional problems.” Garret is a 23-year-old resident of the COTS Young Adult Program. He came to COTS after going through treatment for his addiction at The Mooring… Read More
Mission Not Impossible: New Case Manager Helps Residents Achieve Goals
Posted on Jul 29, 2015 by COTS
Written by Katie Daw I graduated from UW-Oshkosh in December of 2013 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services. Previously, I worked for Family Training Program, where our goal was keeping families united. I started out at COTS as a volunteer in December of 2014… Read More
Jake: Driven to Succeed
Posted on May 26, 2015 by COTS
“I was struggling to figure out who I really was,” explains Jake. In his early 20’s, Jake began examining his identity. His family did not support his ultimate decision, and they kicked him out of the house when he was 20. He was able to… Read More