Learning independent living skills and having a safe place to practice those skills is crucial to the success of youth leaving the child welfare system. This book describes the variety of housing arrangements that independent living programs may use and offers numerous examples of how these arrangements have helped youth gain their independence. Housing Options examines issues related to supervision, funding, budgeting, and special populations. Includes resources and forms that may be adapted.
Moving In explores ten Independent Living, Transitional Living and combined IL-TL programs across the country and offers providers a clear picture of how they can develop their own programs.