The Independent Living Program focuses on helping young adults, male and female, 17-20 to develop necessary life skills for transitioning from dependence to independence. The program provides independent living services to youth that have children as well. The program serves young adults who are currently under commitment to the Department of Community Based Services and the Department of Juvenile Justice.
These young adults need structure which allows them to become self-sufficient. We assist young people in finishing their education including college or trade school, assist them in finding part time employment, educate them on the basic skills needed to live on one's own (budgeting, balancing a checkbook, cooking, shopping, parenting skills, relationship skills, etc.). The young adults reside in one of two locations: an eight-plex or scattered site apartments located in Fayette County. All Independent Living residents receive case management services, life skills development, group and individual counseling as needed.
Our staff, who are available 24/7, assist residents with any issues that arise, providing a network of support and resources, enabling our young people to grow into independence.
Because our youth have a wide range of individual needs and circumstances, we coordinate services with other federal, state and local agencies engaged in similar activities:
We are currently only able to serve youth committed to the Cabinet for Health and Family Services. If you are a youth who is no longer committed or a person working with a youth no longer committed, you can contact the Statewide ILP Coordinator for information specific to you, 1-800-232-5437, or [email protected]