Independent Living
Programs
Aftercare is a short-term program intended to provide you with a safety net. Services are designed to help young adults transition to either independence or to another program like Extended Foster Care or PESS.
Extended Foster Care is a voluntary program for young adults aged 18-21 (or 22 with a qualifying disability) who grew up in the foster care system who would like additional assistance with transitioning toward independent living.
Post Secondary Education Services and Support is a program that helps young people formerly in foster care while they are in school. PESS also provides continued transitional and financial planning that will assist in meeting your current and future needs.
Resources
Resources for youth or young adults in Florida’s child welfare system, including Forms and Applications for Independent Living or Youth.
A comprensive list of Statewide Independent Living Contacts sorted by regions. All contact information is available including email addresses, telephone numbers, and work address.
Step into Success is a pilot program for foster youth alumni ages 16 to 26. There are two components to the Step into Success program: an interactive workforce education training and a workforce internship experience.
