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Supervised Independent Living Services (SILS)

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The SILS program works with youth who are aging out of foster care with the goal of helping them become economically independent, self-sufficient, and productive members of the community. The SILS housing coordinator works individually with each youth to locate affordable housing and develop an independent living plan. The coordinator provides weekly visits to the youth's home to monitor progress and provide support.

RECENT DATA

Only 20% of youth aging out of SILS have unwanted pregnancies
0% of youth aging out of SILS are arrested
85% of youth participating in SILS had graduated from HS/GED and 30% had attended college

During the 2009 year:

  • SILS placed 23 youth into independent living placements
  • 19 youth completed their High School education and/or GEDs and 10 youth attended college
  • SILS assisted all youth attending college with enrollment and in application of FAFSA, TIP and ETV scholarships and grants
  • SILS assisted 32 youth in obtaining and maintaining employment

SILS Highlight

Chelsea* has worked with the SILS program for the past three years. She was brought into foster care due to her mother's mental illness and inability to care for her. Chelsea had been improperly home schooled and barely had any eligible high school credits. She was placed in a supportive supervised independent living placement and was determined to complete her high school education. By working tirelessly during the past few school years and taking correspondence classes in the summer, Chelsea now has completed her high school education. She has a 3.89 GPA, has participated in several local, community, and national projects, and has recently been awarded a full-ride academic scholarship to the University of Michigan.

*not her real name

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