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 You're growing up and getting older.
You're spreading your wings and getting ready to fly. You're reaching
your limits. You're figuring out what life means to you. And
we're here to help you along your journey to independence and adulthood.
Reaching independence gives you rights and responsibilities that you've
never had before and both are a lot to deal with. Getting ready for
independence can be a lot of work, but it can be fun as well. Are you
getting ready to go to college? Let us help you by taking you on a
campus tour, assisting with financial aid applications, and applying for
college. Are you heading for the workforce? We'll help with the resumes
and practice the job interview with you. Come make new friends.
Learn more about what's waiting for you in the real world. Pick up
some helpful skills before you're on your own.
The Independent Living Program is a locally
administered program for foster children and other at risk youth in Franklin
County. Participants are identified by their social workers or case
workers and referred for the services. The program is open to youth 14
to 21. The program includes trainings, mailings, and one-on-one
services to assist youth in planning for their futures and becoming
successful adults.
The program is a partnership between the
Franklin County Department of Social Services, The Franklin County CSA
Office, and the Children's Advocacy Programs of the Blue Ridge.
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