Independent Living Services
Service Description:Independent Living Services is a program which provides individual and group counseling for youth ages 12-21 who are living in out-of-home care.
The program is designed to assist youth in developing the skills they need to prepare for and manage the transition to a product and self-sufficient adult life.
Youth may develop skills in the following areas:
- Money management
- Consumer awareness
- Health
- Interpersonal skills
- Educational Planning
- Employment
- Legal skills
- Communication skills
- Stress and anger management techniques
- Many more…
Any youth ages 12-21 who is referred by the Department of Human Services, Child Welfare Service Division.
Fees:
There are no fees charged for this program.
Funders:
This program is funded by the State Department of Human Services, Child Welfare Service Division.
Your Rights:
As a participant in a Child and Family Service program you have the following rights:
- The right to a humane service environment
- The right to services free from unlawful discrimination
- The right to be involved in your own service planning
- The right to confidentiality except when otherwise mandated by law
- The right to services which are least restrictive and most convenient
- The right to file a complaint if these rights are infringed
Clients are expected to participate in the intake process (consents, face sheet, assessments); sign their treatment plan acknowledging review; and maintain contact with provider, especially related to attendance.
Locations:
Kauai
2970 Kele Street, Suite 203
Lihue, Hawaii 96766
Phone: (808) 245-5914
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
