The SILP program provides a resource for young adults who have developed self-sufficiency skills and are ready to transition to a less restrictive environment. The program provides adult supervision, feedback, and guidance as the youth transition to an agency-operated apartment in the community. This enables young adults to continue their education, acquire employment or attend job skills training in a supportive and therapeutic setting.
Services Include:
- Case management and frequent contact with support workers
- Meeting all basic needs (food, clothing, shelter) through provision of stipends
- Intensive support with independent living skills training to meet the youth’s individual needs
- Parenting support & education to meet the individualized needs of parenting youth
- Educational assistance
- Assistance and support for medical care
- Advocacy in all areas
- Linkage to appropriate communication resources
- Mentoring
- Childcare services
- Comprehensive psychiatric recommendation and assessment services
- Comprehensive discharge planning