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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
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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.
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SAIL PROGRAM
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| The SAIL apartment is located on the
campus of Elks Aidmore Children's Center. It is a furnished apartment
which can accommodate three 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
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* 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
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* 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
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COMMUNITY-BASED INDEPENDENT LIVING
PROGRAM
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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. Initially the Aftercare Coordinator provides
support and supervision at least twice weekly helping the resident
to feel safe and comfortable in their new environment.
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CRITERIA FOR COMMUNITY-BASED
INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAM
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* 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
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* 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
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APPLICATION PROCESS
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* You may apply by speaking with our intake coordinator at 770-483-3535,
extension 16.
* 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
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