Project Independence

Independent Living Skills For Foster Care Youth

Our Program

Project Independence is designed to help young people between the ages of 14-21 who are in foster care, or discharged from foster care, to live and work independently in the community when they are no longer eligible for foster care.

In our comprehensive non-residential program, we also work closely with foster parents. Home visits and supportive services are offered; foster parent training and support groups are provided throughout the year.

Services

Independent living life skills coaching
Education and community advocacy
Foster parent support workshops
Home/financial management skills
Interpersonal skills
Scholarship program
Aftercare support services

Workshops

Health/sexuality
Recreation
Vocational training
College/career readiness
Resume writing
Financial literacy
Mental health and substance abuse awareness
And much more!

All services are free.

Hours

Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm
Evening workshop hours vary

Contact

Project Independence Nassau
31 Main St.
Hempstead, NY 11550
LAhwah@fcali.org
(516) 565-5512

Project Independence Suffolk
4400 Veteran’s Highway
Holbrook, New York 11741
LAhwah@fcali.org
(631) 580-0334

Project Independence is funded by the Nassau County Department of Social Services and the Suffolk County Department of Social Services.