The goals of Independent Living Transition Services are to assist older children in foster care and young adults who were formerly in foster care to obtain life skills and education for independent living and employment, to have a quality of life appropriate for their age, and to assume personal responsibility for becoming self-sufficient adults. This is a very delicate process that can't simply be ignored. CBC of Central Florida provides Independent Living Services like assessment, pre-Independent Living Services, Life Skills and Subsidized Independent Living Services.
There are many services offered within the Independent Living (IL) Program. Depending on the child’s age, history, needs and the program’s requirements, participation within the following may vary:
- Pre-Independent Living
- Life Skills Service
- Transitional Support Services*
- Subsidized Independent Living
- Road to Independence Program*
How does a child become eligible for Independent Living?
The goals of Independent Living Transition Services are to assist older children in foster care and young adults who were formerly in foster care to obtain life skills and education for independent living and employment. Learning to live independently is a very delicate process that every child must undergo, regardless of their case plan goal. It is the mission of IL to ensure each child understands the importance of the following:
- Continuation of education
- Assessing & providing job skills
- Self support
- Daily living skills
- Tracking & assessing youth’s needs
*All participants in the Independent Living Program, 18 years of age and older, must perform and meet specific education, employment and other IL eligibility requirements to maintain status and receive the financial benefit. Contact an IL Coordinator for details.
