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independent living

Transitioning from youth to adulthood is hard. Let us help you achieve independence. We can provide assistance with: housing, education, employment, transportation, medical and financial needs.


We can help you:

  • become self-sufficient and provide support for you to reach your goals,

  • with your education and employment needs,

  • connect to local resources,

  • provide financial resources for food, housing, transportation and other emergency needs,

  • learn about how to manage financial matters, and

  • arrange transportation for work, school, appointments.

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Based on your needs, we may be able to assist with:

  • Housing

  • Emergency funds

  • Job training

  • Work related expenses

  • Educational expenses

  • Work readiness

  • Transportation

  • Insurance

  • Security deposits

  • Rent

  • Utilities

  • Groceries

  • Basic necessities

  • Child care

  • Personal documents

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Eligibility

  • Individual is between the ages 18 to 21,

  • Were in foster care or other out of home setting at 17 1/2 (group home, residential facility, shelter care),

  • Entered court-ordered kinship care or a guardianship placement, or

  • Were adopted after the age of 16

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Work Experience Program

Our Foster Youth Work Experience program gives youth the opportunity to get an overview of a certain field or company, develop knowledge and skills, gain insight into a certain role and a valuable set of contacts for the future.


Our program is currently available in Waukesha and Washington Counties as follows:

 

Waukesha County Eligibility 

  • Were in foster care or other out of home setting

  • Individual is a female and between the ages 16 and 21

  • Reside in Waukesha County

  • Must be available to start a job in June and end in September (flexible schedule is on a case-by-case basis)

  • Must be willing to work a minimum of 10 hours a week up to a maximum of 160 hours

  • Earn $10.00 per hour while learning on the job

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Washington County Eligibility

  • Were in foster care or other out of home setting

  • Individual is between the ages 16 and 21

  • Reside in Washington County

  • Must be available to start a job in June and end in September (flexible schedule is on a case-by-case basis)

  • Must be willing to work a minimum of 10 hours a week up to a maximum of 160 hours

  • Earn $10.00 per hour while learning on the job

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How We Help!
Our Business Solutions Team will actively consult with businesses throughout Washington and Waukesha County to secure paid work experiences
opportunities that match your interests and abilities!

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