Transitional Independent Living
 

Adolescents aged 17-21 using this service live in an apartment setting in preparation for community living.  Under varying degrees of supervision, youth are given increasing responsibility for manageing their own living situations, including planning, purchase and preparation of meals; cleaning and maintaining the home; financial management; caring for self in areas of health and safety; developing constructive use of leisure time.  "Doing " is integrated with learning as youth are trained in all aspects of independent living.  Activities focus also in areas of emotional, congnitive and physical development, social integration, and vocational training.  The goal of Independent Living is to teach youth the skills needed to achieve the highest possible level of personal, social and economic self-sufficiency while providing a transition from other more restrictive residential environments.  This service may include planning and arranging for needed services from adult support programs.
 

Contact person:  Client Services Intake Worker (24/7)
Counties Served
Brooke, Hancock, Marshall, Ohio, Tyler, Wetzel
Population
Ages:  17-21
Gender:  Male/Female
Child Behavior:  Title IV-B Federal Guideline
Juvenile Offenses:  Title IV-B Federal Guideline

Program Specifications
Daily Capacity:  N/A
Child/Staff Ration:  1/4
Average Length of Stay:  24 months