| PROGRAM
DESCRIPTION |
|
The Supervised Apartment for Independent Living (SAIL) Program and the Community
Based Living Program at Elks Aidmore Children's Center are programs which provide
young women a chance to experience independence while offering the support needed
to help them succeed. |
|
SAIL PROGRAM |
| The SAIL house and apartment are located on the
campus of Elks Aidmore Children's Center. The furnished residences can accommodate
four youth. Youth must sign a lease agreement and abide by the guidelines
set in the lease. A support team is provided to each youth to provide
assistance in making the transition from supervised group living to supervised
apartment living. The support team will be selected by consensus of the staff
and resident. |
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CRITERIA FOR SAIL PROGRAM |
* Females only, ages 17 - 21
* Enrolled in high school,
GED,
vocational training, or college/
university
classes at least part-time
* Must demonstrate mastery on core
life skills, demonstrated by pre-and
post-testing of the Daniel
Memorial
Institute Curriculum and staff
observation
| * Demonstrate the ability
to maintain
employment
* Obtain a
recommendation from
their caseworker and
support team
* Have a willingness
to
sign themselves back
into the care of state
|
|
COMMUNITY-BASED INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAM |
| The Community Based Independent Living Program
furnishes the youth with an apartment, basic phone service and a food stipend.
The apartment is located in the area where the youth attends school and works.
Youth must sign a lease agreement and abide by the guidelines set in the lease.
On-going support services are provided to the resident to feel safe and comfortable
in their new environment helping the resident to feel safe and comfortable in
their new environment. |
|
CRITERIA FOR COMMUNITY-BASED INDEPENDENT LIVING
PROGRAM |
| * Females only, ages
18 - 21
* Enrolled in high school, GED,
vocational training,
or college/
university classes on a full time basis.
* Must
demonstrate mastery on core
life skills, demonstrated by pre-and
post-testing of the Daniel Memorial Institute
Curriculum and staff
observation | *
Must be employed at
least part time.
* Obtain a
recommendation from
their caseworker and
support
team
* Have a willingness to
sign themselves back
into the care of state |
|
APPLICATION PROCESS |
| * You may apply by speaking with our Program
Director at 770-483-
3535, extension 27.
* We currently
use DHR form 749
* You may fax a completed application to 770-483-5696 or
mail an
application to: Elks Aidmore Children's Center 2394
Morrison Road
SW Conyers, GA 30094 |
