Independent Living Services
Crosswind Youth Services’ goal is to improve the success of foster youth transitioning into adulthood. Through a contract from Community Based Care of Brevard, the Crosswinds Independent Living Program supports foster youth leaving the state's dependency system to prepare these young adults for the challenges and opportunities ahead.
Through the Independent Living Program, Crosswinds works with these young adults to help them achieve success. The program’s goal is to teach self-sufficiency through employment, education and good decision-making. Crosswinds helps youth define and reach their school, career or vocational goals; develop interpersonal skills and problem-solving abilities; and, in the cases of teens who are expecting or parenting young children, provide training in positive parenting skills, nutrition and child development.
Who is Eligible?
Independent Living Services eligibility was established by Florida Statute s409.1451
Independent Living Services offered at Crosswinds:
• Assessment
• Pre-Independent Living Services
• Life Skills
• Subsidized Independent Living Services
• Pre-Independent Living Services
• Life Skills
• Subsidized Independent Living Services
The Casey Life Skills Website offers free and easy to use tools to help young people prepare for adulthood. The life skills assessments provide instant feedback. Customized learning plans provide a clear outline of next steps, and the accompanying teaching resources are available for free or at a minimal cost.
For further information about Independent Living Services, contact Christine Barker at 321-452-0800 ext. 216.
Click here to read the Independent Living Services brochure.
Young People Offer Advice on Staying Connected and Living Independently
Consejos Brindados por Jovenes Sobre Como Mantenerte Conectado y Vivir Independientemente
