Transitional independent living programs for young adults

Transitional Independent Living (TIL) facilities provide homeless youth between the ages of 16 to 20 or between the ages of 21 through 24 for Homeless Young Adult (HYA) sites, with support and shelter as they work to establish independence.  A young person in need of longer-term residential services should first visit our Crisis Shelter and obtain a referral to Transitional Independent Living facilities. Youth may stay in the Transitional Independent Living facilities for up to 24 months. Services offered at TILs include:

Services Available at Crisis Services Programs and TILs• Educational Programs • Vocational Training • Job Placement Assistance • Counseling • Basic Life Skills Training • Mental Health Services • Housing Referrals And Placement • Family Reunification Assistance (when applicable)

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New York State Regulations

Read the RHY Regulations for Transitional Independent Living Support Programs (Part 182-1)
Read the RHY Regulations for Transitional Independent Living Support Programs (Part 182-2)

New Directions is currently open and we are accepting students at our in-person program in Florida.

We are also now offering virtual programs for young adults struggling with the responsibilities of independent living.

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Direction Therapy CMT

Direction Therapy CMT (Coordinated Multi-Disciplinary Treatment) is a clinical intervention rooted in the latest scientific literature integrating cognitive behavioral therapy, developmental theory, and neuropsychology into an evidenced-based treatment approach.

Transitional independent living programs for young adults

Florida Campus

Transitional independent living programs for young adults

Florida Campus

With the help of New Directions Florida program, young adults who previously failed to thrive are experiencing independence for the first time in their lives.

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Facilitating Independence and Providing Help For Young Adults

The goal of New Directions is to prepare young adults to live independent lives. Our program is comprehensive and client-centered, providing an individualized plan for each client. Support is coordinated using a new multi-disciplinary clinical approach called Direction Therapy. Direction Therapy incorporates educational, vocational, independent living, health, social and recreational goals into one unique comprehensive service plan. New Directions typically supports students with executive functioning deficits and a variety of clinical needs. Participants in the New Directions program are typically working to learn the skills needed to live independently. New Directions is unique among therapeutic programs for young adults, we provide a wide range of services aimed to provide help for young adults in achieving self-sufficiency. Services are regularly tapered to allow clients to exercise the independent living skills they learn.

New Directions specializes in providing a custom and effective experience in a transitional living environment. Young adults live independently but get varied levels of support/supervision (based on recommendations and need). New Directions provides a wide range of services.  New Directions clients learn to apply the tools they learn from our expert clinical staff to everyday life situations. Please visit our videos page to learn more about New Directions and Direction Therapy, our unique clinical approach designed specifically for young adults on the spectrum.

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Transitional independent living programs for young adults

What is ILP program?

The Independent Living Program was authorized by the Foster Care Independence Act of 1999 (Public Law 106-169). The ILP provides training, services, and benefits to assist current and former foster youth in achieving self-sufficiency prior to, and after leaving, the foster care system.

How can I help young adults without direction?

Let your young adult know they are not alone and it's okay to ask for help..
Talk to a professional in the field..
Do internet research..
Call treatment programs and ask questions..
Seek out community resources to provide help..