Foster Youth Independent Living
Empowering teens and young adults in foster care with the skills and support needed for a successful transition to independence.
Our Foster Youth Independent Living program supports young people ages 14–21 as they prepare for life beyond the foster care system.
Through personalized guidance, participants build essential life skills in areas such as educational planning, job readiness, financial management, and learning to drive.
We also help foster healthy, lasting connections and provide the tools needed to navigate adulthood with confidence. By investing in their growth and independence, we help youth create a strong foundation for their future.
Foster Care to Adulthood – CHAFEE/FAFFY
The Independent Living Program helps foster and former foster youth transition from foster care to adulthood.
This program provides opportunities to obtain life skills for self-sufficiency and independence.
Some young people who leave the foster care system may need continuing services and support to help them on their way into adulthood
The Independent Living Program does this by providing many learning and training opportunities along with financial assistance
It also provides needed assistance in preparing them for post-secondary education and training as well as career development and employment
These tools assist in their success and sustain their lives as adults