Youth transitioning into adulthood can benefit from programs that improve their skills, knowledge, and self-sufficiency. Use these resources to explore the types of programs that serve youth aging out of out-of-home care, as well as tools and strategies for improving transition to adulthood and Independent Living programs.
The Bridge to Independence Program
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
Supports young people in Nebraska as they transition from foster care into adulthood by providing advice and life-planning resources along with assistance for housing payments.
Foster Youth in Transition
Michigan Department of Human Services
Offers information on issues for youth in foster care and youth formerly in foster care in Michigan, including resources on developing supports, finding services, getting questions answered, and more. The website is updated by youth board members across the State.
Independent Living
Tennessee Department of Children's Services
Assists youth aging out of foster care and provides resources relating to education, housing, life skills, employment, finances, and social skills among other topics.
Independent Living Programs
Oregon Department of Human Services
Helps youth who are or were in foster care become self-sufficient adults and learn the skills necessary to make a successful transition out of foster care in Oregon.
Independent Living Services: Annual Report (PDF - 293 KB)
Florida Department of Children and Families (2021)
Describes independent-living programs available to youth formerly in foster care in Florida and discusses how these programs help young adults reach self-sufficiency as they transition out of care.
Transition to Adulthood
Iowa Department of Human Services
Offers assistance to Iowa youth who are transitioning out of foster care, including transition-planning specialists, leadership programs, life-skills training, college assistance, and more.
Transitional Living Services
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
Presents information on transitional living programs to help youth ages 14 to 23 in care in Texas make the transition to adulthood and to help them achieve their long-term education, career, and life goals.
Young Adult Program
Arizona Department of Child Safety
Serves youth in foster care and those exiting the foster care system in Arizona by providing life-skills training, educational supports, counseling, independent-living subsidies, and more.