Independent Living Program - Florida's Center for Child Welfare

Florida Department of Children and FamiliesFlorida Department of Children & FamiliesSITE NAVIGATION REGIONS/CIRCUITS PROGRAMS ADMINISTRATION YOUTH STUFF NEWSROOM CONTACT USDCF HomeChildren, Youth &Families HomeIndependent LivingServices HomeRights and ExpectationsBrochureHearing Your Voice: AGuide to Your DependencyCourt Case - VIDEOTransition: A Guide forFoster Youth withDisabilities Transitioning toAdulthoodOn Your Own But NotAlone: A Handbook toEmpower Florida YouthLeaving Foster CareAdvisory CouncilNational Independent LivingAssociationChild Welfare League ofAmericaIndependant Living RuleDevelopmentChildren, Youth & Families HomeIndependent Living ServicesEvery year, hundreds of young adults set out to establishthemselves and their future in Florida's communities withoutparental guidance. Through the Independent Living Program,the Florida Department of Children and Families works toprovide these young adults with the assistance they may needto thrive.The Independent Living Program provides services to youth infoster care and young adults who were formerly in foster care.The program is designed to assist youth obtain the life skillsand education necessary to become self-sufficient, liveindependently and maintain employment. Services include lifeskills training and financial, educational and social support.Examples of such services are parenting classes, career counseling, therapy and psychologicalcounseling and assistance with time management and organization.Through the Department's Independent Living Program these young adults are better prepared forthe challenges and opportunities ahead.Annual ReportAnnual Report on Outcome Measures and Oversight Activities of the Independent LivingTransition Services Program.2008 Report2007 ReportIndependent Living SurveyThe Department conducts an annual survey of youth in foster care and young adults formerlyin foster care. To view the annual results please use the links below.2009 Survey xls | pdf | Summary2008 Survey xls | pdf2007 Survey xls | pdfHome About DCF ACCESS Food, Medical & Cash Children Youth & Families Florida Abuse Hotline Prevention & Referral Services Substance Abuse &Mental HealthSpecial Initiatives Regions/Circuits Programs Administrative Youth Stuff Newsroom Contact Ushttp://www.dcf.state.fl.us/programs/indliving/index.shtml[8/9/2010 4:14:51 PM]