Independent Living Services

Our goal is to help youth become adults who are able to contribute to society and meet life situations adequately and in a personally satisfying way. Where youth would otherwise be left entirely on their own at age 18, supportive independent living gives them the opportunity to practice life skills while backup supports such as guidance, emotional support, and financial assistance are provided.

ILS program personnel provide supportive services in order to help youth meet their physical, emotional, and educational needs. We utilize the Transition to Independence Process Model an evidenced based best practice, reality-based approach guided by current research and focused on behavioral change for youth through a multi-disciplinary team. Service Plans, developed with input from youth and other Support Team members, are individualized and strength-based. ILS encourages informed decision making by youth and ensures they have the opportunity to be involved in decisions that impact their future and services they receive.

Youth in our Independent Living program are placed in individual apartments at a clustered site with the case manager (transition facilitator) office located on-site. This office also service as a Life Skills Center and has a Life Coach available 7 days a week.