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.

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

 

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