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Independent Living Profile

Program Profile

Our Independent Living Program (ILP) provides safe and secure housing for youths, ages 18-21, for up to three years. The ILP program provides a structured setting in which youths will receive guidance while gaining the skills necessary for living independently. Youth will work individually with our professional management team to create an individualized case plan that focuses on education, employment and benefits, independent living skills, money management, health and mental health stability, permanent housing, and fostering permanent supportive relationships. Youths who reside in our ILP have opportunities to participate in community service events, cultural events, and outdoor education trips during their stay. Youth work with their Life Coach to transition back into permanent supportive housing, or to live independently.

Services Provided while in the program ​

  • Professional Life Coach
  • Youth Savings Program
  • Mental Health Services
  • Monthly Stipend
  • Community Service Events
  • Outdoor Education Trips
  • Employment Assistance
  • Transportation Assistance for Work
  • Job Coach/Employment/Work-Study
  • Life Skills Groups
  • Counseling & Peer Support Groups
  • ILP Youth of the month Incentive

ILP Program Outcomes

Overall outcomes expected from the independent living programs are as follows:

1.Youth have an affordable and permanent place to live upon their discharge from foster care.

2.Youth have a permanent connection with at least one safe, stable, nurturing adult outside of the social services system.

3.Youth have obtained a high school diploma or GED and are pursuing secondary or technical education.

4.Youth are employed or have gained significant employment experience or vocational training.

5.Youth can demonstrate self-sufficiency and independence from social services.

6.Youth can demonstrate personal responsibility.

7.Youth are free from illegal entanglements and risky behaviors.

8.Youth have secure, positive peer relationships; and

9.Youth understand their rights and responsibilities as a citizen.

10.Youth have saved in their IDA account a minimum of $1,000-10,000.00 prior to exiting the program 

Core Goals

•Provide opportunities for individuals to maintain youth stability

•Provide opportunities for individuals to increase skills and income

•Provide opportunities for individuals to increase self-determination

•To provide youths an opportunity to receive interdisciplinary treatment and services that are individualized and coordinated on an ongoing basis. Delivery of these services will assist youths with managing their lives, their living space, their health, and possessions.

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