Trained coaches, who have overcome similar barriers, work with participants to learn to be successful individuals, fathers, employees and citizens through: - GED completion - Job skills preparation and job search instruction - Stable housing assistance - Life and empowerment skills instruction such as getting a drivers license, paying child support, money management, parent education - Development of individual life plan - Mentoring newer participants - Remaining drug free with no recent criminal offenses - Up to 3 months of continuing relationship after graduation to assure a positive transition