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Independence Readiness

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Independence Readiness

Mentoring. Career Readiness. Life Skills.

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The Need

Teens “aging out” of foster care in Kentucky face tough odds.

By the age of 24:

homelessness

20%

20% have experienced chronic homelessness.

criminal justice system

25%

25% have encountered the criminal justice system.

unemployment

47%

47% are currently unemployed.

pregancy

77%

77% are parenting at least one child.

The Boys & Girls Haven Independence Readiness program is designed to propel a new generation of teens in foster care toward a successful transition to adulthood.

Girls and boys aged 11 – 21 years old are eligible.


Our unique program blends the following key pieces to give Kentucky kids their very best chance:

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Mentoring

Access to one-on-one mentoring, group-style mentoring. We also provide case management to ensure match retention.

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Life Skills

We provide individualized personality and independent living assessments (Daniel Memorial, Chafee Independence, 16Personalities), case management, weekly independent living and pro-social groups, and access to Equine Assisted Therapy.

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Career Readiness

In addition to individualized career assessments and career coaching, our young people have direct access to a funnel of internship, apprenticeship, and permanent employment placements.


Want to Help?

Partner

Commit to potentially host a young person for shadowing, apprenticeship, internship, or job placement. To get started, fill out the contact form below or e-mail IndependenceReadiness@boyshaven.org.


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