Independent Living Program - Pathway Family Services LLCPathway Family Services LLCTRAILPathway Family Services’ independent living program is aptly named TRAIL, Teens Reaching Adult Independent Living. Returning home or living in family foster care is not an option. For youth who don’t have the support of a safe family, finding their way in the world can be a difficult challenge, especially for those aging out of foster care. They are provided a supportive learning environment to develop home maintenance and self- sufficiency skills, such as cooking and cleaning, as well as getting along with their next door neighbor. Each site has 1. 4- 1. Staff help provide transitional living and community integration program components while managing each youth’s individualized client- centered service plan. The. Participants in the TRAIL program are encouraged to further their education through vocational or college classes. Those who have completed a high school equivalency and do not wish to further their education will be expected to volunteer within the community. Employment and Finances. TRAIL participants will be required to work. Based on the amount of time spent achieving educational goals, the Independent Living (IL) Specialist will help the young adult determine how many hours per week they will be required to work while in the program. It is expected that young adults obtain and maintain employment or complete Employment Enhancement Activities if not employed. TRAIL participants are also taught how to develop and maintain a budget which includes a savings account. Every youth receives an initial and weekly subsidy for their personal needs which aids them in improving their budgeting proficiencies. Staff Interactions. Staff will provide instructional direction in an individual and/or group environment as needed. This will include teaching TRAIL participants how to cook, shop, budget, effectively communicate with others, interview for jobs, make positive decisions, build resumes, and clean. TRAIL staff will also provide Case Management services to assist with job retention skills, referrals for substance abuse and mental health services, staying in school, ensuring Ansel Casey curriculum is completed, as well as working with the Case Worker and developing an individualized client- centered service plan. Our goal for. We want our youth to be able to successfully transition into adulthood and become autonomous, productive members of their communities. For referrals, call 8. Independent Living Program for Youth. Independent Living Program. The Youth Advisory Board is an integral part of the Independent Living. Program. These are youth in DCYF care who are very active as a group and with the. Department. Follow the arrow for more information about the Youth Group. Teen Grant Program. What - The teen Grant Program provides grants. Grants can be used for a variety of purpose related to the. Youth Independent Living Services Purpose Young adults who receive Independent Living Services obtain safe and stable housing, develop life skills and. Established in 2007 with support from the New Jersey Department of Child Protection and Permanency (DCP&P), YBN’s Independent Living Program (ILP) fulfills the dual. How - Youth submit an application to the Teen. Grant Program which is managed by the RI Foster Parents Association. A committee. which includes youth, foster parents and staff, reviews requests on a monthly.
Applications and more information can be obtained by calling the. Foster Parents Association at 4. Independent. Living Coordinator at. Life Skills. Program. What - The Life Skills Program provides an individual. The youth is then scheduled to attend. The Life Skills Center conducts classes Monday through Thursday from 3: 3. Monday and Wednesday session or a. Youth Independent Living Programs In MarylandYouth Independent Living Program In DcTuesday and Thursday session for twenty weeks, receiving six hours weekly. The fourteen skill areas. Field trips and guest speakers supplement the curriculum. The Life Skills Center provides transportation to youth in foster care. This grant money can fund the gap between other financial aid and. Youth are eligible to apply if they: have been in the custody of DCYF for a minimum of 2. GED not more than 1 year prior. CCRI, RI College, or URI; have applied for financial aid; are under age 2. How to apply???? Start with a phone call to the. Independent Living Coordinator at 4. Send the following information to: **************************. John O'Riley, Independent Living Coordinator. DCYF1. 01 Friendship Street. Providence, RI 0. DCYF worker’s name and telephone number date youth came into custody of DCYF (if known) date of high school graduation / school youth graduated from or copy. GED certificatecopy of the letter of acceptance into CCRI, URI or RIC A copy of the Financial Aid Award (if pending - a copy of the completed. Grant. Application a completed Release. Chafee Foster Care Independence Act of 1999 outlines requirements and provides funding to help identify and meet the needs of. Chafee Educational/Training. Voucher Program. DCYF. Each recipient may. Youth currently in care. Recipients must: Be in the care of DCYF or adopted from care between the ages of 1. Be under the age of 2. Be accepted or enrolled full time in an institution of higher education Apply for other financial aid and provide information regarding other. Submit an initial application for the Educational/Training Voucher. Program Reapply yearly for an ETV until they complete their program * *Note: Recipients may be eligible until the age of 2. Application. Release Form. For further information or to receive an application please contact: . John O'Riley,Independent Living Coordinator. DCYF1. 01 Friendship Street. Providence, RI 0. Tel: 4. 01- 5. 28- 3. Fax- 5. 28- 3. 76. E- mail- John. O’Riley@dcyf. NOTE: Adobe. Acrobat Reader is needed to view or download pdf documents.
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