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The Independent Living Program
                              "If it is to be, it is up to me"

The Independent Living Program serves youth in transition approaching the age of majority. Services include group education and therapy that help youth make the transition from state custody to independent living.  View the National Independent Living website.  Click here.


Purpose of the Program:  

To develop a specific plan for youths’ transition from foster care to adult/independent status To help youth see themselves in a different way
To prevent problems, strengthen “survival” skills and develop resources to make it on their own 

For a referral form please click here.

Family Preservation referral form.  Click here.

Overview of topics discussed:
                Vocational - job seeking and maintenance skills
                  Housing/housekeeping - finding affordable housing and upkeep of dwelling place, understanding leases
                  Health education - substance abuse, personal responsibility
                  Money management - budgeting, opening checking and saving accounts, credit, loans, insurance, taxes
                  Legal awareness - what is a lawyer, when do I need a lawyer, understanding the legal system
                   
                  The Independent Living Program provides internships for undergraduate and graduate students from Southern University of Baton Rouge, Southern University of New Orleans, Louisiana State University, and Southeastern Louisiana University. The Independent Living Program serves the following parishes: Ascension, East and West Baton Rouge, Iberville, Livingston, Pt. Coupee, St. Helena, and Tangipahoa.

                  Take the Ansell-Casey life skills assessment for youth and their caregivers.  Click here.

                     
                                          "Invest in yourself! Act instead of react!"

                  Contact us:
                  Independent Living Program
                  4727 Revere Avenue
                  Baton Rouge, LA 70808
                  Tel.225.924.0123
                  Fax.225.924-5455
                  Email: ilp@fsgbr.org

                  Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 
                              Tuesday and Thursday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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