Independent Living Program
Iowa Independent Living Program
About this resource
Independent Living (IL) Programs help current and former foster youth reach their independent living goals, providing services for education, employment, housing, budgeting and building a support network to assist youth as they transition to adulthood.
Contacts by county contact: http://iowaaftercare.org/PDF%20files/Agencies%20by%20County.pdf Additional information here: http://iowaaftercare.org/ProgramResults.html and here: http://iowaaftercare.org/Services.html
Eligibility
You may be eligible if you:
- Are between 18 and 21 years old.
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Are residents of Iowa.
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Leave foster care* at age 18 or older, or leave foster care between age 17 ½ and 18 and have been in care for at least 6 months immediately prior to exiting care.
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Are adopted or placed in subsidized guardianship from foster care on or after age 16.
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Exit State Training School (STS) or court-ordered detention at age 18 or older, or left STS or court-ordered detention between 17 ½ and 18 and have been in care for at least 6 months immediately prior to exiting care (and after May 1, 2014).