These services enable youth to move out on their own and to become productive members of the community. Youth learn how to manage their money, take care of an apartment, and meet recreational, physical, and social needs in a positive manner. It has capacity for eight youth. Family and Children's Service leases the apartment unit from United Methodist Family Services and directly operates this program. Program participants are responsible for maintaining their apartments, purchasing their food and preparing their own meals, and managing their money.
Participants are also responsible for making a rent payment after their second month in placement.
Individual Assessment Clients' participation begins at the orientation interview, during which time they are given information on the program and a tour of the facility to enable them to decide if they wish to proceed with the application process. Beginning at intake and over the first month of a client's stay, a transitional-living plan is developed by the program staff in conjunction with the client. The plan is tailored to the individual's strengths and needs and is designed to ease the transition from institutional support to independent living. Goals are refined as needed on an on-going basis, and progress towards goal achievement is documented on a weekly basis in the resident's case record. At the completion of each skill area, a written evaluation and skills checklist is completed by the staff.