Independent Living and Life Skills
A 12 week class with a focus on developing skills in personal development, money management and budgeting, housing and transportation, career exploration, educational and training opportunities, and planning for the future.
This program is designed to assist youth to develop the skills they need when making the transition into independent living. It is also meant to assist all youths reach their goals as they age into adulthood by providing a solid foundation and opportunity to live independent, successful and confident lives. This program will help connect the participants with information and services that can empower them to make informed decisions about their future.
Students will be supported by positive relationships with trusted instructors who can provide them with the services needed to help improve their life skills, their knowledge and lead them to greater self-sufficiency. Through this program, we will help participants increase their stability and self-confidence as they prepare for their future and understand what it takes to live independently.
Locations served – Smyth, Washington, Bristol, and Russell Counties
Classes cover:
Personal and Interpersonal skills, nutrition/dietary and kitchen skills, laundry and household skills, self-awareness and mental health skills, emotional health skills, how to identify abuse and neglect, sexual health and health care knowledge, money management, finances and budgeting, transportation, car ownership and maintenance skills, job skills, resume building, and interviewing skills, how to plan for the future, employment and career pathways.
Classes include hands-on activities, guest speakers who are experts in the subject being covered, team-building, and social activities. Students are provided with hygiene kits, first-aid kits, journals, calendars, and other items throughout the classes. Students who live independently or are moving out on their own are also provided with cleaning supplies, household items, and other items to begin their journey of independence.
Classes are held weekly from 5 pm to 7 pm with a meal provided.
For more information or to refer an individual, please call Alison Little at 276-698-9675 or email [email protected].
This program is designed to assist youth to develop the skills they need when making the transition into independent living. It is also meant to assist all youths reach their goals as they age into adulthood by providing a solid foundation and opportunity to live independent, successful and confident lives. This program will help connect the participants with information and services that can empower them to make informed decisions about their future.
Students will be supported by positive relationships with trusted instructors who can provide them with the services needed to help improve their life skills, their knowledge and lead them to greater self-sufficiency. Through this program, we will help participants increase their stability and self-confidence as they prepare for their future and understand what it takes to live independently.
Locations served – Smyth, Washington, Bristol, and Russell Counties
Classes cover:
Personal and Interpersonal skills, nutrition/dietary and kitchen skills, laundry and household skills, self-awareness and mental health skills, emotional health skills, how to identify abuse and neglect, sexual health and health care knowledge, money management, finances and budgeting, transportation, car ownership and maintenance skills, job skills, resume building, and interviewing skills, how to plan for the future, employment and career pathways.
Classes include hands-on activities, guest speakers who are experts in the subject being covered, team-building, and social activities. Students are provided with hygiene kits, first-aid kits, journals, calendars, and other items throughout the classes. Students who live independently or are moving out on their own are also provided with cleaning supplies, household items, and other items to begin their journey of independence.
Classes are held weekly from 5 pm to 7 pm with a meal provided.
For more information or to refer an individual, please call Alison Little at 276-698-9675 or email [email protected].
