The Semi-Independent Living (SIL) program is designed to prepare youth, who need a less intensive placement, for independent  community living.  Case managers support a diverse population of youth who are placed with mentor/home providers.  Court wards that are 16 to 19 years of age attain the necessary life skills to become completely independent. 

Mentor/home providers are interviewed and require a background clearance prior to placement.  The SIL Social Worker will visit homes minimally twice a month to review the Independent Living Contract, discuss goals and outcomes and assist in monthly budget planning.  Workers are available 24/7 via emergency pager.

This program serves as a safety net by providing the necessary tools for teens to enter independence.

Home providers are needed.  Call 734.458.8736 for more information

Our Success:

• 82% of clients completing the program were successfully released to least-restrictive settings.
• 78% of youth on track to graduate, were able to graduate from high school or complete their GED.
• Our youth have attended the University of Michigan, Western Michigan, Ohio State and Eastern Michigan Universities
• Through the efforts of the SIL Social workers the youth that attend colleges/universities were able to secure scholarships, loans and grants to pay tuition costs.

The Intensive Specialized Placements (ISP) program assists 16 to 19 year old court wards who have demonstrated a history of unsuccessful placements.  ISP is designed as a post intensive placement resource for both male and female youth leaving institutional or foster care and cannot return home.  ISP assists youth to acquire the necessary independent living skills to function independently.  ISP provides  therapy, training, and a hands-on approach to educational enhancement, job searching and money management.

The ISP program consists of staff members that stay in the home to assist youth; a supervisor that is responsible for case management and supervisory services plus supervision of the staff in the home and a therapist that is responsible for providing individual and group therapy services.

Our Success:

• 100% of clients discharged scored 94% or greater on the Daniel Memorial Assessment tool which measures youth’s independent living skill levels
• 76% of ISP youth successful graduated from High School or Complete their GED

Youth In Transition provides services are for youth ages 14 - 21 years old who have been placed out of their home due to abuse or neglect. The services include, but are not limited to, independent living skills classes, employment training, educational support, mentoring, youth focus groups and closed case services.  

Youth In Transition is also a funding source that provides funds for first month's rent/security deposit, start up items, drivers education and other funds that will enhance the youth's ability to gain and maintain independence.

The Educational Training Voucher (ETV) can also be obtained for youth who are preparing to attend college or an accredited vocational training school. The ETV can provide up to $5,000.00 per school year.

Success:

• 82% of clients completing the program were successfully released to least-restrictive settings
• 26% of youth served completed high school and attend college at U of M, Western Michigan, Ohio State, and Eastern Michigan Universities on scholarships