Ohio: Independent Living Program

About this resource

In Ohio, local children’s agencies help young people in foster care who are 14 years old and up get ready to live on their own one day. These services can also help youth who are 18, 19, or 20 years old if they have left foster care but still need support.

Here are some of the ways they help:

Help with school and college
Support for going to college or training after high school
Help getting ready for jobs and careers
Job training programs
Learning how to manage money and budgets
Help with housing and taking care of a home
Health and safety education
Family support and learning about healthy relationships
Mentoring and guidance
Supervised living options
Help with paying for housing and living costs

These Young Adult Services are available through your local county children’s agency where you live. They are designed to help you as you work toward living on your own successfully.

If you want to learn more, contact the Independent Living Coordinator at your local county children services agency.